On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique map "Plan shewing the Ordnance Ground and parts adjacent at Woolwich. March 1810."
A plan of the historic naval and military town of Woolwich, London. Many individual buildings identified. A key below the title lists additional buildings marked with letters including the Officers Quarters, the Martello Tower and the Practice Butt.
DATE PRINTED: 1811 from a print engraved in 1810, dated on the print.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 51.5 x 33 cm, 21.25 x 13 inches (large) plus margins with folds as issued.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by J. Warner from a drawing by Thomas Yeakell who worked with the Board of Ordnance at Woolwich.
PROVENANCE: Published in 'The Environs of London: being an historical account of the towns, villages, hamlets, within twelves miles of that capital; interspersed with biographical anecdotes.: Volume 2, County of Middlesex.', by the Rev. Daniel Lysons A.M. F.A.S. Chaplain to the Right Hon. The Earl of Oxford. Published by T Cadell and W Davies, London.
TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper.
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.
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