On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique map "Monmouth Shire, Drawn from the best Authorities : By T. Kitchin Geographer." Offered with hand colour.
DATE PRINTED: 1786 or shortly afterwards.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 17 x 22 cm, 6.75 x 8.75 inches (medium) plus margins
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Thomas Kitchin. Thomas Kitchin (or Kitchen) (1718–1784) was an English engraver and cartographer. He was born in Southwark, and was apprenticed to Emmanuel Bowen in 1732, with whom he collaborated for 30 years. He was appointed Hydrographer to the King in 1773. His large and varied output has been attributed to his willingness to copy the maps of other cartographers. He worked for a number of publishers including Dalrymple, Dunn, Luttrell, Mackenzie & Wildey.
PROVENANCE: This map was published in "Historical descriptions of...England and Wales." by Henry Boswell.
TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving with original hand colour.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.
CONDITION: Very good. Suitable for framing. 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 significant unless otherwise stated.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique 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.
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