On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique map "A Mapp of the County of Sussex with its divisions." 
An antique map of Sussex, with title on cartouche at top left, list of rapes with scale bar at top right; coat of arms and dedication to William Benge at lower right. 

DATE PRINTED: A map first engraved and published in 1681, this example printed c.1715.  Ref: Kingsley Sussex 14 (v).

SIZE: The printed area including titles is approx. 21.5 x 14.5 cm, 8.5 x 5.75 inches (small) plus margins with a folds as issued.   

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER:  Engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677).  Drawn by Richard Blome (1635 - 1795), an active and prominent map publisher in the 1670's London. He drew much contemporary criticism for blatant plagiarism but this did not seem to impede his success.  Richard Blome ( 1635-1705) was an active and prominent map publisher in 1670's London. He drew much contemporary crticism for blatant plagiarism but this did not seem to impede his success. His notable achievements included the "Brittania" and "The Geographical Description of the Four Parts of the World". At least in his "Speed's Maps Epitomiz'd" he gave credit to his sources .

PROVENANCE: Blome's smaller series of county maps have a puzzling history. They seem to have been initiated before his larger maps for Britannia, but were not published until 1681 when they appeared under the title Speed's Maps Epitomiz'd. Blome re-issued them twice before his death in 1705. The plates were subsequently acquired by Thomas Taylor who brought out a new edition in 1715 titled England Exactly Described. There were further editions in 1715 (by Taylor), and in c.1731 (by Thomas Bakewell). This example comes from the Thomas Taylor edition.

TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on laid 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.

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.