'Montrose'
Antique lithographic map with original outline hand colour, 1832
Caption below picture: 'Montrose'
This map was published within the 1832 Reform Act for the purposes of showing the proposed electoral borough constituency. At this time, the House of Commons elected members for two types of constituencies: counties, and boroughs (burghs in Scotland). Many of the pre-reform burghs had small electorates which were under the control of rich landowners; the so-called "rotten" or pocket boroughs. Conversely, in the industrial towns and cities which were growing strongly as a result of the industrial revolution, the burgeoning urban populations had become substantially under-represented. The Reform Bill redistributed parliamentary seats, enlarging or disenfranchising rotten boroughs, and recognising the emerging industrial towns. For existing burghs, the maps show the old, unreformed boundaries (in green), and the boundaries of the reformed or new burgh (in red). Parish or townships boundaries are shown on some of the maps in brown. Scotland.
DATE PRINTED: 1832
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 46.5 x 32.0cm, 18.25 x 12.75 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: J Gardner
PROVENANCE: "Reports upon the boundaries of the several cities, burghs, and towns in Scotland, in respect to the Election of members to serve in Parliament.", ordered to be printed 29th June 1832 [Scottish Reform Act boundary report]
TYPE: Antique lithographic map with original outline hand colour
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
CONDITION: Fair-to-Good: Offsetting - text and/or images from the facing page have left an impression on the print. Please note any other blemishes on the scan prior to purchasing this picture. 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. ESPA�A: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.
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