On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique map "An Improved MAP of MONMOUTH-SHIRE, containing the Borough & Market Towns, with those adjoyning; also, its Principal Roads and Rivers. by J. Cowley Geographer to his MAJESTY."  Offered with hand colour.

DATE PRINTED: 1744 or shortly afterwards. 

SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 16.5 x 14 cm, 6.5 x 5.5 inches (small) plus margins

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: John Lodge Cowley (1719, United Kingdom – buried 1797, United Kingdom) was an English cartographer, geologist and mathematician. John Cowley was a professor of mathematics at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, London, for a number of years between 1761 and 1773. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in April, 1768.

PROVENANCE: Published in London in 1744 by Robert Dodsley in Cowley's "The Geography of England."

TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving with original hand colour.

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

CONDITION: Very 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. 

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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