THE CONTINUATION OF THE ROAD  FROM ST DAVID'S TO HOLYWELL

 



An interesting , scarce and detailed , early 18th century antique road strip map, showing the continuation of the route from St David's to Holywell starting at Talybont and passing through Bala & Ruthin .

Published in Thomas Gardner's

"A Pocket-Guide to the English Traveller: Being a Complete Survey and measurement of all the Principle Roads and Most Considerable Cross-Roads in England and Wales"

 London: J. Tonson & J. Watts, 1719.

Plate 67

This atlas was never re-published and is therefore quite scarce.


The map depicts a route in the form of 6 vertical strips with a compass rose showing orientation; additionally, miles, furlongs, towns, churches, windmills, rivers and hills are depicted.

Based on the earlier survey of the roads by John Ogilby and bearing a dedication to Watkin Williams within the central cartouche.

For greater detail  please view further close up image.

With original centrefold and light overall age toning , a crisp, dark impression which would frame well

Measuring approx  11" x 7" ( 280mm x 180mm )  



 GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 290 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS

M31117


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