On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique road map showing the road from Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckingham, Banbury, Banbury Stratford, Caughton.  Sheets 29 and 30.  Uncoloured as issued.

DATE PRINTED: 1720. 

SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 12 x 18.5 cm, 4.75 x 7.25 inches (medium) plus margins. 

PROVENANCE:   Published in Britannia Depicta or Ogilby Improv'd, one of the most popular Road Atlases of the 18th Century. An atlas specially designed for the early 18th century traveller being of a size to fit in a coat pocket or saddle-bag. 

Strip road maps based on the earlier survey by John Ogilby. The beginning of the Road is always at the bottom on the Left Hand , in the Page following the Title 3 whence you proceed upwards from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 etc.  The black Dots or Points in the middle of the Road are the Stations of the Miles, with their respective numbers affixed to them. This series is often referred to as Owen/Bowen. Issued between 1720 and c.1764.

TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper.

VERSO: There are maps printed on both sides.

CONDITION: Good. 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.

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.

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