On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) map "Monmouthshire".
DATE PRINTED: c.1790.
SIZE: The printed area of the map, including titles, is approximately 15 x 12.5 cm, 6 x 5 inches (small) plus margins. Below the view and continued on the back is a description of the county. The sheet is approximately 17.5 x 26.5 cm, 7 x 10.5 inches.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Published by Samuel Hooper, Ludgate Hill, London. These maps were drawn by John Seller and were first published in 1694. The title and scale were updated when the maps were used in this publication but otherwise the maps remained as issued.
PROVENANCE: This print was published in "The Antiquities of England and Wales", by Francis Grose. Francis Grose (1731–1791) was an antiquary and lexicographer, of Swiss extraction. He published Antiquities of England and Wales (1773–87), which was well received, and thereafter, in 1789, set out on an antiquarian tour through Scotland, the fruit of which was Antiquity of Scotland (1789–91). He afterwards undertook a similar expedition to Ireland, but died suddenly at Dublin
TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on laid paper.
VERSO: There is text printed on the reverse side which describes the county.
CONDITION: 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. I offer a no questions asked return policy.
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.
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