Antique Map BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, ENGLAND, Street Plan, Dawson Original 1832

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BRIDGEWATERby Robert Kearsley DawsonPublished 1832An original 19th century antique street plan of Bridgwater, Somerset, England. Drawn up by Lieutenant R.K. Dawson of the Royal Engineers and published by the Boundaries Commission in 1832.The whole country was surveyed for the commission to support the 1832 reform bill - a major shake-up of the nation's parliamentary representation.The map is on a scale of 4 inches to the mile and there is much detail here including individual buildings. It's interesting to compare the 19th century map with the much expanded Bridgwater of the present day.Enhanced with original hand colouring and a colour key to the various boundaries.Fine condition other than minor age related blemishes, free of repairs or restoration. No folds, blank verso. This large paper format is superior to the numerous folding editions which are so prone to offsetting and wear.Approx. 13.5" x 8" (340mm x 210mm) printed area only within the plate mark. (as depicted), with good margins beyond.A GENUINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 180 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTSVNFT1119.

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• Title: Antique Map BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, ENGLAND, Street Plan, Dawson Original 1832
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