Antique Map CAMBRIDGESHIRE, John Rocque, England Displayed, 1769
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Seller: Lindisfarne Prints, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United KingdomLindisfarne Prints
AbeBooks seller since August 29, 2017
Condition: Used
£ 35.00
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Original Antique MapA fine, detailed, copper engraved antique map of CAMBRIDGESHIREA lovely old map on hand laid paper of the county of Cambridgeshire in the latter half of the 18th century. By John Rocque for " England Displayed being a new, Complete and Accurate Survey and Description of the Kingdom of England and Principality of Wales." By P.Russell & O.Price and published, London 1769 by Adlard & Browne.The map bears a fleur de lis compass rose and scale of miles.Fine condition, a crisp dark impression and blank verso.Measuring approx. 8" x 6.5" ( 200mm x 160mm) to the clearly defined platemark with wide margins beyond.Please go to close ups for a further image. John Rocque was a surveyor and cartographer. The son of French Huguenot's who came to England in 1709.In addition to his work as surveyor and mapmaker, Rocque was an engraver and map-seller. Rocque is now mainly remembered for his map of London. He began work on this in 1737 and it was published in 24 printed sheets in 1747. It was by far the most detailed map of London published up to that time, and remains an important historical resource.The map of London and his other maps brought him an appointment as cartographer to the Prince of Wales in 1751. A fire in 1750 destroyed his premises and stock, but by 1753 he was employing ten draughtsmen, and produced "The Small British Atlas: Being a New set of Maps of all the Counties of England and Wales" . Thirty three of these maps were reprinted in "England Displayed." in 1769 GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 240 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS M3413.…
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- Antique Map CAMBRIDGESHIRE, John Rocque, England Displayed, 1769
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Lindisfarne Prints
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since August 29, 2017
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| Item | 7 to 12 business days | 7 to 12 business days |
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| First item | £ 18.50 | £ 18.50 |
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Original Antique Maps and Prints from LINDISFARNE PRINTS Lindisfarne Prints is a small family business specialising in genuine antique maps and prints at affordable prices. Established in 1995 and trading online since 2000, we pride ourselves on accurate descriptions, good communications, rapid service and fair prices. To avoid confusion, no item less than 100 years old is ever offered for sale. We do not deal in reproductions, facsimiles or modern copies of any kind. So please buy with confidence in the safe knowledge that authenticity is unfailingly assured. We offer an eclectic mix of fine antique maps and prints to satisfy the needs of collectors, academics, history lovers and interior designers. Call them vintage, antique, antiquarian, historic, collectable, or just plain old, they will grace your home with conversation pieces to be admired and cherished for decades ahead. Genuine antique maps and prints have a timeless quality unmatched by the transience of modern reproductions. Buy the real thing, right here, probably for much less than you think!…
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Lindisfarne Prints
United Kingdom
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David and Susan Crossland,
Lindisfarne Prints,
Winterfold Barn,
Jubilee Gardens,
Westbury,
Shrewsbury
SY5 9EQ
United Kingdom
+44(0)1743 885265
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