Bartholomew 1888 Shire Map CORNWALL Penzance Falmouth Lands End Helstone England

Handsome original antique color lithographed map of the county of Cornwall, England, printed more than 126 years ago.

The map was drawn and engraved by noted mapmaker John Bartholomew of London and has wonderful detail throughout. It shows cities, towns, railroads, wagon roads, canals, parks, railway stations, and other local landmarks, as well as natural features in Cornwall on the most southwesterly tip of England.

Among the named places and features on the map are Truro, Callington, Bodmin, St. Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Lands End, Eddystone Lighthouse, and more, with an inset of the Scilly Isles.

Condition:  It is in very good condition, with no marks, rips, or tears. There is a vertical fold, as issued, and the map is blank on the back, with no printing on the reverse side. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.

This is an original, authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine. It was published in the American edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1888.

The image area measures 20.2 x 24.9 cm [8" x 9-3/4"], with generous margins on all sides. It would make an impressive display in your den or office. It would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing tips for your reference, along with a photocopy of the dated title page from the book in which it was published.

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