About this sheet
Original large-format antique map of Cambridgeshire by Christopher and John Greenwood, published in London in 1834. Titled “Map of the County of Cambridge, from an Actual Survey made in the Years 1832 & 1833,” the map was produced from the Greenwoods’ detailed survey of the county. Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Ely are shown with contemporary wash colouring, identifying the various administrative divisions. The map is richly detailed with towns, villages, roads, rivers, estates and other topographical information. Decorative elements include an elegant compass rose, a list of the Hundreds and Liberties of the Isle of Ely, a detailed table of explanations and a large engraved vignette of Ely Cathedral at lower right. An impressive example of early 19th-century English county cartography and an attractive historical record of Cambridge and its surrounding region.
CARTOGRAPHERS: Christopher Greenwood (1786–1855) and John Greenwood
PUBLISHER: Greenwood & Co., London
DATE: April 1, 1834
ORIGIN: London, England
MEDIUM: Engraved map with contemporary wash colouring on paper
DIMENSIONS: 70.5 × 52.5 cm (27.8 × 20.7 in.)
SUBJECT: Cambridgeshire, Cambridge and the Isle of Ely, England
STYLE / PERIOD: William IV / Early 19th Century
CONDITION: Fair to good antique condition, consistent with age and use. Old fold lines with general age-related toning, scattered spotting, surface soiling and areas of discoloration and offsetting, particularly to the left side and lower portion of the sheet. Some creasing and handling wear, with occasional marginal closed tears and repairs. The engraved image remains clear and detailed, and the contemporary wash colouring, decorative title, compass rose and Ely Cathedral vignette remain attractive. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
FRAME / PRESENTATION: Sold unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an original antique map published in 1834, not a modern reproduction.
KEYWORDS: Cambridgeshire map, Cambridge map, Greenwood map, Christopher Greenwood, John Greenwood, Ely Cathedral, Isle of Ely, Cambridge University, 1834 map, English county map, antique English map, hand coloured map, William IV, British cartography, historical Cambridge, antique cartography, architectural vignette, 19th century map, England map
SKU / INVENTORY: BG-14359-2
