Description: An interesting, original, copper-engraved, antique map of the county of Berkshire published in ‘Chorographia Britanniae’ in 1742. The map was drawn by T. Badeslade and engraved by W.H. Toms and is accompanied by information (to the left of the map) on the major towns in the county. It shows the main towns and roads and includes a distance scale and small compass rose. The sheet measures approximately 180mm x 160mm, has a centrefold as published, and is blank verso. Condition report: The overall condition is good with some age toning as is common with these maps. There is a small closed tear of approx. 1cm at the base of the centrefold. See photographs.
Price: 26 GBP
Location: Ilkley
End Time: 2025-02-02T08:50:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.62 GBP
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Format: Sheet Map
Region: UK
Antique/ Modern: Antique
Place and date of publication: London 1742
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
County: Berkshire
Date Range: 1700-1799
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: United Kingdom, England
Era: 1700s
Cartographer/Publisher: Badeslade & Toms
Type: County Map
Year: 1742
