On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique town map/plan showing "Manchester." and "Salford." A map to provide parliamentary information showing boundaries of the Borough, Parishes / Townships.
DATE PRINTED: 1835. The map was updated and re-issued in 1837 however this is an example from the first edition of 1835.
SIZE: The printed area, including titles, is approximately 10.25" x 7.5" (26 x 19.5 cm) (medium) plus margins.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Robert Creighton and engraved by John and Charles Walker. Published by Samuel Lewis (c. 1782 – 1865), the editor and publisher of topographical dictionaries and maps of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The firm of Samuel Lewis and Co. was based in London. Samuel Lewis the elder died in 1865. His son of the same name predeceased him in 1862.
PROVENANCE: A map published in 'A Topographical Dictionary of England.' and 'Representative History of England.' Lewis' Dictionary first appeared in 1831. This series of maps was added in the 1835 edition and continued in use through to 1838.
TYPE: Antique lithograph printed on paper.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.
CONDITION: Very good. Suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated.
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.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Created in the wake of the Reform Act of 1832 (the Great Reform Act), these maps were designed to display the newly reorganized parliamentary boundaries, electoral divisions, places of election, and the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) returned by boroughs and counties.
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