Date: 1762

Size: the sheet measures approximately 182mm x 230mm. It is printed on both sides, as published.

Description: A copper-engraved, original antique strip road map from the mid 18th century. The sheet is printed on both sides and includes significant detail of place names and topographical features, with the route passing through numerous settlement including:

Plate 2: Islip, Chipping Norton, Pershore, Worcester

Plate 3: Leominster, Presteigne, Aberystwyth

Cartographer / Engraver: John Senex (based on earlier road maps by John Ogilby)

Provenance: 'The Roads through England delineated, or Ogilby's Survey, Revised, Improved and Reduced to a Size portable for the Pocket by John Senex F,R,S. Being an Actual Survey of all the Principal Roads of England and Wales ...', published by John Bowles, London, 1762

Condition: Very good overall condition. Light age toning. Age spot to the right margin of Plate 2 (left margin of Plate 3), not affecting the printed area. Very mild fold crease to the centre of the sheet where the source publication was originally folded in a soft leather binding. Please study all the photographs carefully to fully appreciate the condition.

Ref: #05294