Description: For offer, an original and genuine 18th century printed map of the County of Warwickshire. Dating to c.1472 and drawn by 'Thomas Badeslade', with the copper printing plate that would have been used for the printing being engraved by 'William Toms'. This would originally have been within a 'book-fold' atlas, hence the central creaseline, and has been later hand coloured. The map itself also gives additional details of the County, including market and fairs days and dates. It comes complete with gilded wood frame and is glazed, so is ready to hang and display. The condition of the actual map is very good to excellent, and is free from any tears or rips, the frame does have a knock to the upper section as shown in the photographs above. Map approximate viewable dimensions: 6" x 6" (15.2cm x 15.2cm)Frame dimensions: 15 1/4" x 15 1/4" x 3/4" (38.8cm x 38.8cm x 1.9cm)Weight: 2Lbs 11.0oz (1Kg 220g) Posted via 'Royal Mail Tracked 48'.
Price: 36 GBP
Location: Walsall
End Time: 2024-12-15T12:41:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 31.32 GBP
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date Range: 1700-1799
Antique: Yes
Type: County Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1742
Era: 1700s
Cartographer/Publisher: T. BADESLADE
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
City: WARWICKSHIRE
Country/Region: England
County: Warwickshire
