Framed antique map of Norfolk with copperplate engraving with original hand colour, with a view of Norwich Cathedral which was published in Christopher and John Greenwood's Atlas of the Counties of England, from Actual Surveys made from the Years 1817 to 1833 (London: Greenwood & Co 1834).

The map is in very good condition and is mounted and framed for display, in its glazed frame it measures 90cm x 76cm.

Collection only please from PE32 post code area.

Greenwood & Co was noted British map publishing firm in the early 19th century. Founded by two brothers from Yorkshire Christopher and John, it was the only private publisher that competed against the Ordnance Survey for any considerable period of time. During the 1820s, the firm produced a series of superb large scale maps of counties based on 'one inch to the mile' scale. In the long run their efforts proved unsuccessful, but before closing their business the brothers produced a magnificent atlas in 1834 entitled 'Atlas of the Counties of England'. Each county was shown on a now reduced and uniform scale of 1/3 inch to the mile and was embellished with an elaborate title and attractive vignette. In terms of detail, general accuracy and engraving quality, however, they are perhaps the finest set of county maps ever produced on a single sheet of paper and epitomise the hegemony British map making had at the time.

 

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