Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique map "Essex." Includes a scale of miles. Offered uncoloured as issued. DATE PRINTED: Published between 1695 and 1772 (see history of the publication below). This example comes from the 1722 edition.SIZE: The printed area is approximately 42 x 35 cm (16.5 x 13.75 inches), plus good margins with a centre fold as issued.ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Robert Morden. Robert Morden (c. 1650 – 1703) was an English bookseller, publisher, and maker of maps and globes. He was among the first successful commercial map makers. Between about 1675 and his death in 1703, he was based under the sign of the Atlas at premises in Cornhill and New Cheapside, London. His cartographical output was large and varied. His best-known maps are those of South Wales, North Wales and the English Counties first published in a new edition of Camden's "Britannia" in 1695, and subsequently reissued in 1722, 1753 and 1772. These maps were based on new information from gentlemen of each county, and were newly engraved. Each had a decorated cartouche, and showed numerous place names. Morden also produced in 1701 a series of smaller county maps often known as Miniature Mordens. PROVENANCE: Produced for the 1695 edition of William Camden’s “Britannia”, when they were first published these county maps were advertised as being “much the fairest and most correct of any that have yet appear’d”. Decorative title cartouche and scale bars. From the 1695 edition of Camden's Britannia & was the first edition to contain Robert Morden's beautiful county maps. Morden went to considerable trouble to make them as accurate as possible, and they were the first county maps to include roads. 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. I offer a no questions asked return policy. 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.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 89.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2023-12-14T19:55:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.58 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: I accept returns within 14 days provided that the items are returned to me in the same condition as shipped.
County: Essex
Cartographer/Publisher: Robert Morden
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Format: Sheet Map
Antique/ Modern: Antique
Continent: Europe
Type: County Map
Year: 1695
Antique: Yes
Date Range: 1600-1699
Era: 1600s
