'Kings County'

Antique copperplate map with original hand colour, 1776

Title of map: 'Kings County'

The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail:

The map is orientated towards the north-east

DATE PRINTED: 1776    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 18.0 x 23.5cm, 7.25 x 9.25 inches (Medium)

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Bernard Scalé

PROVENANCE: "An Hibernian Atlas; or general description of the Kingdom of Ireland", by Bernard Scalé, Land surveyor, and beautifully engraved on 78 copper plates by Messrs. Ellis and Palmer. Published as the Act directs, 1 Feb 1776, London. Printed for Robert Sayer and John Bennet, map and printsellers, No 53, Fleet Street, and may be had of the author, at his house in Dublin, and at Mangroves, near Brentwood, Essex

TYPE: Antique copperplate map with original hand colour

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

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: Minor offsetting -text and/or images from the facing page have left an impression on the print. 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 obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.

AUTHENTICITY:  This is an authentic historic 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. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.

REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPAÑA: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.

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, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.