Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique folding map "A map of the county of Middlesex reduced from an actual survey in four sheets / by John Rocque.", folded into its' original slipcase. On offer is Rocque's fine separately issued map of Middlesex. A good size engraved map with fine original handcolour, dissected and mounted on linen, housed within original slipcase. To the upper centre is a fine title cartouche with depictions of a Georgian surveyor holding a waywiser, and a putti using a plane. The map extends from Staines in the west to Leytonstone and from Harefield in the north to Kingston-upon-Thames in the south. An exceptional example, in fine original color with its' original slipcase. DATE PRINTED: 1757, dated on the map.SIZE: The printed area is approximately 515 by 695 mm (20.25 by 27.25 inches), folded in cover 14.5 x 19 cm (5.75 x 7.5 inches). Original colour.ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: John Rocque, a French Huguenot, emigrated with the rest of his family to London in the 1730s, where he began to ply his trade as a surveyor of gentleman's estates, and with plans of Kensington Gardens, and Hampton Court. However, in 1737 he applied his surveying skills to a much greater task, that of surveying the entire built-up area of London - a survey that would make his name. Begun in March of 1737, the map would take nine years to produce, eventually being engraved upon 24 sheets of copper and published in 1746. PROVENANCE: Published as a folding map. TYPE: Antique engraving printed on paper, dissected and mounted on linen with hand colour. 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. Slipcase worn but solid. Map in very good condition with no significant issues.AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique map, 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: 1250 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-11-22T12:04:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20.07 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: London, Middlesex
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Format: Folding Map
Type: County Map
Year: 1757
Antique: Yes
City: London
Date Range: 1700-1799
Country/Region: England
Era: 1700s
