'Wenlock'
Antique lithographic map with original hand colour, 1837
Title of map: 'Wenlock'
The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail. This map is folding hence the centrefold line may show on the image below:
The map was published a few years after the 1832 Reform Act, within the 1837 Boundary Commission report to the House of Commons. Most of these maps shows the existing municipal borough boundaries in green, the parliamentary boroughs (if different) in red, and the proposed boundary in purple. The boundaries were used to determine the parliamentary consituencies at the time. Also marked on the map: Buildwas Ironbridge
DATE PRINTED: 1837
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 32.0 x 26.5cm, 12.75 x 10.25 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Robert K. Dawson Lieut. R.E.
PROVENANCE: "Reports of the Commissioners appointed to report and advise upon the Boundaries and Wards of certain Boroughs and Corporate Towns in England and Wales. Part I." Presented by His Majesty's command /060117/ [Reform Act boundary report]
TYPE: Antique lithographic map with original hand colour
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: Minor offsetting -text and/or images from the facing page have left an impression on the print. 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 obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic 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. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.
REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPAÑA: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.
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, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.