On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) James Pigot map of "Cumberland". The map has original colour and an inset view of Carlisle Cathedral.
DATE PRINTED: 1846 from a map first published in 1830.
SIZE: The printed area of the view, including titles, is approximately 23 x 36 cm , 9 x 14 inches (medium) plus margins.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Produced by James Pigot. James Pigot (fl. 1795 - 1843) was a London based map engraver and map publisher active in the late 19th and early 19th century. Stylistically Pigot's work resembles that of Cary, Thomson, and Pinkerton, though he was far less prolific.
PROVENANCE: This map was first published in "Pigot & Co's British Atlas" in 1830. The atlas was re-issued with minor changes through to 1850's, after 1846 under Isaac Slater umbrella both under the British Atlas title and in a variety of business directories. The absence of a centre fold suggests this example was taken from an issue of the British Atlas.
TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving printed on paper.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side which is blank.
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. At one point this map was loosely folded for storage and a faint remnant remains. No firm crease line.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.
RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: James Pigot, having learned his trade as an engraver in the north of England, became a successful map engraver and map publisher and was mainly active in London. His volume entitled: Pigot's Directory, was published in competition with The Dean Directory and the rivalry continued until nearly 1815. After this, the two competing businesses merged and this was this first in a number of subsequent partnerships. 1823 saw Pigot's first London Directory and around 1830, his son joined him in the business leading to the new moniker: Pigot & Sons. Towards the mid 19th century, there was a useful working partnership with another in the trade: Isaac Slater (1803 - 1883). James Pigot died in 1843 after which the maps were issued under the Slater name. The company continued however, eventually being acquired by Kelly & Co.
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