On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce, large folding map "England and Wales founded upon The Grand Trigonometrical Survey; shewing all the Mail Coach, Turnpike & Rail Roads, the Rivers & Navigable Canals, also the Boundaries & Divisions of Counties, the extent of the Boroughs, County Election & Polling Places, under the Reform Act together with the sand Banks & soundings round the Coast." Offered with attractive original outline colour marking out boundaries and routes.
A fascinating early map of the England and Wales.
DATE PRINTED: c.1840.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 131.5 x 101.5 cm, overall dimensions 134 x 104 cm. The whole dissected into 28 sections and mounted on linen.
PROVENANCE: Sold by John and Charles Walker.
ARTIST/ENGRAVER: Drawn and engraved by J & C Walker. J. & C. Walker was the imprint used by the Walker family of engravers and printers. They produced numerous high-quality geographical maps and nautical charts for a variety of institutions in the nineteenth century. John Walker (1787-1873) held the position of Hydrographer to the East India Company, a position also held by his father and namesake. John worked in partnership with his brothers, Charles and Alexander.
TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper, dissected and mounted on linen. Folded into hard covers.
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 maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. Mild foxing visible, priced to reflect this.
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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