On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique map of the counties of "King's County, Queen's County & Kilkenny." in Ireland. King's and Queen's Counties are now known as Laois and Offaly. Offered with early hand colour.
DATE PRINTED: 1841 or shortly afterwards.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 20.5 x 14.5 cm, 8 x 5.75 inches (small) plus margins .
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Produced by Alfred Adlard (1805 - 1869), Doctor's Commons. Doctors' Commons, also called the College of Civilians, was a society of lawyers practising civil law in London.
PROVENANCE: Published in "Ireland: Its Scenery, Character, etc." by Mr & Mrs S.C. Hall. Published by How and Parsons, London., 1841
TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving printed on 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.
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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