Large Antique Map of England Hand Colored by Counties

€ 540

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Sheet size: 54.5 × 65.2 cm (21.5 × 25.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13395-7

Condition

General age-related toning. Original folding line, with splits. Minor wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study image carefully.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'A New Map of England from the latest Authorities'. Large map of England, hand colored by counties. Published by John Cary, 1821.

John Cary (1755-1835) was a British cartographer and publisher best known for his clean engraving and distinct style which influenced the entire map industry. Born in Wiltshire, John was apprenticed to an engraver in London. He started his own business by 1782 and moved to several premises before settling at 86 St James’s Street in 1820.