On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique map "HERTFORDIAE Comitatus a cattifuclanis olim inhabitatus.". A very attractive and detailed early 17th Century map of Hertfordshire.  Offered with hand outline colour.
   

DATE PRINTED: 1637 from a plate first issued in 1607 (the presence of a plate number in the bottom left corner indicates the 1637 issue).   

SIZE: The printed area is approximately 35 x 28.5 cm (13.75 x 11.25 inches), plus good margins with a centre fold as issued.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by William Hole from the earlier Saxton maps. William Hole and William Kip set to work to re-engrave Christopher Saxton's stunning 1574 collection of county maps. Keeping much of the detail the same on these significantly smaller versions, Kip and Hole give credits to Saxton on some, but not all, of the counties. 

PROVENANCE: Produced for the 1607 edition of William Camden’s “Britannia”.  William Camden (2 May 1551 – 9 November 1623) was an English antiquarian, historian, topographer, and herald, best known as author of Britannia, the first chorographical survey of the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, and the Annales, the first detailed historical account of the reign of Elizabeth I of England.  The 1607 latin edition of Britannia included for the first time a full set of English county maps, based on the surveys of Christopher Saxton and John Norden, and engraved by William Kip and William Hole (who also engraved the fine frontispiece).  The maps would be reprinted in the English editions of the Britannia, 1610 and 1637.  

TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on laid paper. 

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

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.  One pinhole in the bottom margin not impacting the image.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:     

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