Saxton christopher hole william (20 resultados)

No Binding. Condición: Very Good. The earliest printed map dedicated solely to the West Riding. Early seventeenth century. Engraving with contemporary hand-colouring on laid paper. Sheet size: 34.5 cm x 28.4 cm. A finely engraved and highly decorative early map of the West Riding of Yorkshire derived from the groundbreaking county surveys of Christopher Saxton, widely regarded as the father of English cartography. The map was engraved by the Scottish engraver William Hole and forms part of the important early seventeenth-century tradition of reinterpreting Saxton's foundational surveys for a new generation of British atlases and geographical publications. Edition not evident. Blank verso. Impression shows signs of wear to the plate but does not have the added '48' plate number to the left hand corner. Date: c.1610-1637. A strong impression with contemporary or near-contemporary hand-colouring. Historic central fold as issued. General age toning, light surface wear, and minor handling marks consistent with age. The engraving remains sharp and well defined, with clear, legible place names and attractive colour. A well-preserved example of an important early Yorkshire county map.…

Original uncoloured engraved map of West Riding of Yorkshire trimmed to neatline and backed onto 18th century laid paper. Map dimensions 27 x 32 cm, overall backing-sheet size 32 x 40 cm. Faintly smudged and browned to large portion of map. An early decorative map of West Riding of Yorkshire engraved by William Hole based on the earlier maps by Elizabethan cartographer Christopher Saxton first published in the 1607 edition of William Camden's Britannia.* This example is from the first English edition of Camden's Britannia published in 1610, without any text on the verso. Embellished with compass rose, compass dividers, and decorative cartouche. *Britannia, first published in 1586, was one of the most popular and influential books of the period. The work of the Elizabethan antiquarian, William Camden (1551-1623), it was a detailed historical and topographical description of Great Britain. Its patriotic sentiments, in particular, both appealed to and generated the growing sense of nationalism that was coursing through late Tudor / early Stuart society. Between 1607 and 1637, county maps engraved by William Kip and William Hole, and based largely on Saxton's surveys, were added. (Skelton, 6).…

Original uncoloured engraved map of Monmouthshire trimmed to neatline and backed onto 18th century laid paper. Map dimensions 27.5 x 34 cm, overall backing-sheet size 32 x 40 cm. A bit toned mainly to bottom right corner, generally very good. An early decorative map of Monmouthshire engraved by William Hole based on the earlier maps by Elizabethan cartographer Christopher Saxton first published in the 1607 edition of William Camden's Britannia.* This example is from the first English edition of Camden's Britannia published in 1610, without any text on the verso. Embellished with royal coat of arms, compass dividers, compass rose, sea galleon, and decorative cartouche. *Britannia, first published in 1586, was one of the most popular and influential books of the period. The work of the Elizabethan antiquarian, William Camden (1551-1623), it was a detailed historical and topographical description of Great Britain. Its patriotic sentiments, in particular, both appealed to and generated the growing sense of nationalism that was coursing through late Tudor / early Stuart society. Between 1607 and 1637, county maps engraved by William Kip and William Hole, and based largely on Saxton's surveys, were added. (Skelton, 6).…

Fine with later hand colouring. 10 x 8". Good margins. Based on Elizabethan surveys of Christopher Saxton and John Norden.

No binding. Condición: Good. 255 x 310 mm., with early outline and wash colour, small rust mark in upper margin, otherwise in good condition. This is from an edition of William Camden's 'Britannia' in 1610, first published without maps in 1586. It was the last to be published in his lifetime and first illustrated with county maps in 1607. That edition in Latin has printed text on the verso of the maps. This 1610 edition was the first with English text, but the maps are issued without text on the back making them more desirable. Camden (1551-1623) was an antiquary and historian. An academic by profession he would become the headmaster of Westminster School in 1593. He spent much of his time travelling and collecting material for his highly respected 'Britannia' which had been contemplated since at least 1589. This map of Caernarvonshire in north Wales is engraved by William Hole. An example of the second state with the addition of a plate number lower left. Chubb (1927) 18; Evans (1964) MCC no. 13 p. 6; Shirley (2004) T.Camd 1e; Skelton (1970) 6; Taylor (1968) pp. 9- 13.…

Original uncoloured engraved map of Lancashire trimmed to neatline and backed onto 18th century laid paper. Map dimensions 29.5 x 30.5 cm, overall backing-sheet size 32 x 40 cm. A bit of uneven toning and browning mainly to right-hand side, small loss and small wormhole to lower right corner. An early decorative map of Lancashire engraved by William Hole based on the earlier maps by Elizabethan cartographer Christopher Saxton first published in the 1607 edition of William Camden's Britannia.* This example is from the first English edition of Camden's Britannia published in 1610, without any text on the verso. Embellished with prominent compass rose, compass dividers, and decorative cartouche. *Britannia, first published in 1586, was one of the most popular and influential books of the period. The work of the Elizabethan antiquarian, William Camden (1551-1623), it was a detailed historical and topographical description of Great Britain. Its patriotic sentiments, in particular, both appealed to and generated the growing sense of nationalism that was coursing through late Tudor / early Stuart society. Between 1607 and 1637, county maps engraved by William Kip and William Hole, and based largely on Saxton's surveys, were added. (Skelton, 6).…

Original uncoloured engraved map of East Riding of Yorkshire trimmed to neatline and backed onto 18th century laid paper. Map dimensions 20.5 x 25 cm, overall backing-sheet size 32 x 40 cm. A bit of uneven toning, small hole to backing-sheet not affecting map, generally very good. An early decorative map of East Riding of Yorkshire engraved by William Hole based on the earlier maps by Elizabethan cartographer Christopher Saxton first published in the 1607 edition of William Camden's Britannia.* This example is from the first English edition of Camden's Britannia published in 1610, without any text on the verso. Embellished with compass rose and decorative cartouche. *Britannia, first published in 1586, was one of the most popular and influential books of the period. The work of the Elizabethan antiquarian, William Camden (1551-1623), it was a detailed historical and topographical description of Great Britain. Its patriotic sentiments, in particular, both appealed to and generated the growing sense of nationalism that was coursing through late Tudor / early Stuart society. Between 1607 and 1637, county maps engraved by William Kip and William Hole, and based largely on Saxton's surveys, were added. (Skelton, 6).…

No binding. Condición: Very Good. 195 x 245 mm., in fine condition. The first printed map of the East Riding of Yorkshire. That by Saxton was of the whole county. This is an example of the only state, published in 1637. From the first fully illustrated edition of Camden's classic work, the 'Britannia'. Rawnsley 4; Skelton no. 23.…

No binding. Condición: Good. 195 x 340 mm., in good condition. The first printed map of the North Riding from William Camden's 'Britannia', the first fully illustrated edition of his classic work. A fine example of the only state from the second edition without text to the verso. Rawnsley 4; refer to Skelton no. 5.…

No binding. Condición: Very Good. 195 x 245 mm., in fine condition. The first printed map of the East Riding of Yorkshire. The map published by Christopher Saxton earlier was of the whole county. This is an example of the FIRST STATE, published in 1607. From the first fully illustrated edition of Camden's classic work, the 'Britannia' and engraved by William Hole (fl.1601-24). Rawnsley 4; Skelton no. 5; Worms & Baynton-Williams (2011).…

No binding. Condición: Very Good. 300 x 290 mm., in good condition. This is from the sixth edition of William Camden's 'Britannia' first published in 1586. It was the last to be published in his lifetime and the first to be illustrated with county maps although this had been contemplated since at least 1589. Camden (1551-1623) was an antiquary and historian. An academic by profession he would become the headmaster of Westminster School in 1593. He spent much of his time travelling and collecting material for his highly respected 'Britannia'. The second printed map of Northumberland from the second fully illustrated edition of William Camden's classic work. An example of the first state without text on the verso. Chubb 18; Shirley BL T.Camd 1e; Skelton 5; STC 4508; Taylor 'Late Tudor and Early Stuart Geography' pp. 9- 13.…

No binding. Condición: Good. 285 x 320 mm., with a small rustmark near the title cartouche otherwise in good condition. This is from the sixth edition of William Camden's 'Britannia' first published in 1586. It was the last to be published in his lifetime and the first to be illustrated with county maps although this had been contemplated since at least 1589. Camden (1551-1623) was an antiquary and historian. An academic by profession he would become the headmaster of Westminster School in 1593. He spent much of his time travelling and collecting material for his highly respected 'Britannia'. An early printed map of Worcestershire from the second fully illustrated edition of William Camden's classic work. An example of the second state. Chubb 18; Shirley BL T.Camd 1e; Skelton 5; STC 4508; Taylor 'Late Tudor and Early Stuart Geography' pp. 9- 13.…

Framed. Condición: Very Good. 1610 Hand coloured engraved map, title cartouche and royal arms, 285 x 310 mm, framed and glazed. The county title is in Latin, contained within an elaborate cartouche. Place names are in English, but the names of the surrounding counties are in Latin. clearly-engraved map, closely following Saxton's general map of 1583, showing the rivers, towns, principal villages, bridges and a few hills and forests,all coloured in. Map age toned is only fault. (Christopher & Hole, William (ilustrador). Book.…

No binding. Condición: Fair. 285 x 315 mm., outline colour with wash colour to the cartouche, small area of loss repaired in upper margin not affecting the image, otherwise in good condition. From the first fully illustrated edition of William Camden's classic work, the 'Britannia'. An example of the first state from the second edition. Refer to Skelton no. 5.…

No binding. Condición: Good. THE FIRST PRINTED MAP OF BERKSHIRE. 240 x 330 mm., in fine condition. In early outline colour. Small centrefold split repaired lower margin stopping well short of the image. This is the first printed map of the county of Berkshire. It was first published in the sixth edition of William Camden's 'Britannia' by George Bishop (fl.1562-1611) and John Norton (fl.1587-1612) in 1607. It was the first to be illustrated with county maps although this had been contemplated since at least 1589. Camden (1551-1623) was an antiquary and historian. An academic by profession he would become the headmaster of Westminster School in 1593. He spent much of his time travelling and collecting material for his highly respected 'Britannia'. Here the engraver William Hole (fl.1601-24) has drawn on that of Christopher Saxton's map from 1579 which included the counties of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. A fine example in original colour of the second state from the third edition. Burden, E. (1994) 5; Chubb (1927) 19; Shirley (2004) T.Camd 1c; Skelton (1970) 6; Taylor (1968) pp. 9-13.…

No binding. Condición: Good. 265 x 315 mm., with light stain lower edge, otherwise in good condition. The first printed map of the West Riding of Yorkshire. That by Christopher Saxton was of the whole county. This is an example of the second state published in 1610 with a plate number '48' engraved lower left. From the first fully illustrated edition of Camden's classic work, the 'Britannia'. Rawnsley 4; Skelton no. 23.…

No binding. Condición: Very Good. 260 x 310 mm., with fine recent wash colour, in good condition A very attractive map of Scotland derived from that of Gerard Mercator published in 1595 in his 'Atlantis pars Altera'. It was first published in the sixth edition of William Camden's 'Britannia' by George Bishop (fl.1562-1611) and John Norton (fl.1587-1612) in 1607. It was the first to be illustrated with county maps although this had been contemplated since at least 1589. Camden (1551-1623) was an antiquary and historian. An academic by profession he would become the headmaster of Westminster School in 1593. He spent much of his time travelling and collecting material for his highly respected 'Britannia'. Here the engraver William Hole (fl.1601-24) has made a fine detailed and attractive reduction of Mercator's map. It appears in only the one state and is here from the preferred second edition of 1610 in which there is no text to the verso of the maps. Chubb (1927) 19; Moir (1973) I p. 167; Shirley (2004) T.Camd 1c; Skelton (1970) 6; Smith (2004) pp. 66-7; Taylor (1968) pp. 9-13.…

Third edition. A wonderful, early map of the West Riding of Yorkshire engraved by William Hole, based on the earlier map of Christopher Saxton. The map is embellished by a mileage scale, a compass rose and a divider together with a mannerist style decorative title cartouche in upper right corner. Towns, cities and villages are highlighted in red, the hills and dales are well defined as are rivers and woods. Size: 305 x 355 mm. Copperplate engraving with hand colour. Some repair work to lower border and margins, however in good overall condition. …

A wonderfully decorative map of Oxfordshire, engraved by William Hole and published in William Camden's 'Britannia' atlas. Originally, in 1586, Camden's work was a detailed historical and topographical description of Britain. Hole & Kip added their maps to this work in 1607. The maps are heavily based on the earlier work by the Elizabethan cartographer Christopher Saxton. The map is embellished with a splendid royal coat of arms, a compass rose and a mannerist title cartouche and mileage scale. Size: 290 x 320 mm. Copperplate engraving with hand colour. Minor repair to lower central fold, otherwise in very good condition.…

A wonderful county map of Cheshire from William Camden's historic and important atlas 'Britannia'; first published in 1607. Originally, in 1586, Camden's work was a detailed historical and topographical description of Britain. Hole & Kip added their maps to this work in 1607. The maps are heavily based on the earlier work by the Elizabethan cartographer Christopher Saxton. This map comes from the second edition, printed only three years later. Interesting embellishments add and complement this very early county map. Size: 290 x 340 mm. Copperplate engraving with hand colour. Map has been cleaned, and partially re-margined, but generally in good condition.…