Antique Map of Buckinghamshire, 1885 – Victorian Railways & County Detail

€ 200

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1885
Mapmaker / artist: George W. Bacon, London, 1885
Technique: Lithograph with original color
Sheet size: 50 × 34 cm (19.7 × 13.4 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14216-5

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Good antique condition. Light age toning and scattered spotting consistent with age. No major tears or losses; original color remains attractive and clear.

About this sheet

Antique Map of Buckinghamshire, 1885 – Victorian Railways & County Detail

This finely engraved antique map of Buckinghamshire was published in 1885 by George W. Bacon in London as part of the New Large Scale Ordnance Atlas of the British Isles with Plans of Towns. Reduced from Ordnance Survey mapping, it presents the county with exceptional clarity, showing towns, villages, railways, roads, rivers, and administrative boundaries in a dense yet highly legible layout.

NOTE: The map is offered unframed, giving flexibility to select a frame that best suits the intended interior. The attached image of the map in a frame is an impression only.

Buckinghamshire is rendered in soft original color, with key towns such as Aylesbury, Buckingham, and Windsor clearly defined. The Victorian railway network provides strong visual structure, while surrounding counties are subtly indicated for geographic context. The restrained palette, precise linework, and balanced typography give the map a calm, architectural quality that reads beautifully as wall art.

Ideal for decorative buyers and interior designers, this map adds English character and historical depth without feeling overly technical. It works particularly well in studies, libraries, offices, or residential interiors, complementing both classic and contemporary spaces.

Condition Report:
Good antique condition. Light age toning and scattered spotting consistent with age. No major tears or losses; original color remains attractive and clear.

Framing Tips:
A dark wood, black, or ebonized frame suits the historic character. An ivory or warm off-white mat enhances the pastel coloring and keeps the presentation refined.