large antique county map durham (2 resultados)

A Map of DURHAMFrom the Best Authoritiesby John CaryPublished London 1806 by John Stockdale in the Richard Gough edition of Camden's Britannia.An attractive and good sized copper engraved map of County Durham, England with a scale of statute miles, reference to the hundreds and compass rose. Enhanced with attractive hand colouring - a good looking map for display. Dated in the plate (1805) Fine, clean condition other than insignificant age related blemishes. Free of repairs or restoration. A crisp, dark impression printed on good quality robust wove paper, fold lines as issued, blank verso.Approx. 20" x 15.5" (510mm x 390mm) map area only with margins beyond.John Cary (1754 - 1835) was a highly prolific and successful map maker. His fine engraving skills were well employed in producing accurate and usable maps, without over embellishment or unnecessary adornment. Initially he worked from his premises in London's Strand until a disastrous fire in 1820 forced him to move to St. James street. His finest works were perhaps the "General Atlas of The World" and the elegant "Universal Atlas" in 1808. The "New and Correct English Atlas" was first published in 1787 and subsequent editions followed into the early 19th century. After his death in 1835 the business was acquired by C.F.Cruchley.A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 215 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTSMF3 226Z.

Antique map titled 'A Map of Durham from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of Durham, England. Engraved by John Cary. Originates from 'New British Atlas' by John Stockdale, published 1805. John Cary (1755-1835) was a British cartographer and publisher best known for his clean engraving and distinct style which influenced the entire map industry.