On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique maps "A New & Correct Map of North Wales.  Drawn from the Latest Authorities."  Offered matted ready to frame and with hand colour. The map is not glued/laid down so can easily be removed if desired.

DATE PRINTED: 1784 or shortly afterwards. 

SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 32.5 x 21 cm, 12.75 x 8.25 inches (medium) plus margins. The mat is approximately 45 x 34 cm. 

PROVENANCE:  Published in 'The New British Traveller; Or, A Complete Modern Universal Display Of Great-Britain And Ireland: Being A New, Complete, Accurate, And Extensive Tour Through England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the Isles of ... Comprising all that is worthy of Observation in every County, Shire, &c. ...  The Whole Published Under The Immediate Inspection Of George Augustus Walpoole, Esq. Assisted ... By David Wynne Evans ... Alexander Burnett ... and ... Robert Conway ... And Others ... London: Printed For Alex. Hogg, At The King's-Arms, No.16 Paternoster-Row, 1784.' It is believed that Hogg invented the names - George Augustus Walpoole, David Wynne Evans, Burnett, Robert Conway for his hack writers. Alexander Hogg , London‏.  Engraved by T. Conder.

TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.

CONDITION: Good. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal ageing 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.

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.

POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  These maps first appeared in 1784 in The New British Traveller.  They were re-issued until c.1794 by Alexander Hogg in similar publications, with a variety of titles, but not subsequently re-issued.

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