Superb early copper plate Mercator map 'Von Engelandt' from the German 1634 edition of 'Atlas Minor'. The map shows Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire borders and most of South Wales.  Town names are mostly printed in English.

 

The map, which has later hand colouring, has text on the reverse and is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 200m x 140mm.

 

Steel engraved map of Kent by James Pigot from around 1840. The map has a nice vignette of Canterbury bottom left. Published by Pigot and Co in London. Please note, picture comes without the mount shown in the screen image as postage costs are excessive for the size of it.

 

The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 350m x 220mm.

 

Early copper plate map of Nottinghamshire by Robert Morden dating from around 1695, possibly slightly later.

 

 

Early folding copper plate engraved map of 'A Plan of the proposed Navigable Canal from Andover to Redbridge in the County of Southampton'. Surveyed in 1770 the plan was published in the Gent Magazine in 1772. It shows the proposed route from Andover, through Stockbridge and Rumsey and onto Southampton. An interesting historical map.

 

The picture, which has later hand colouring, has folds as issued and some vertical creasing which is normal for early maps from this journal, otherwise is in good condition. Size of engraved area 340mm x 170mm.

 

Early folding copper plate engraved map of ' A Plan of the River Tees and of the intended Navigable Canal from Stockton by Darlington to Winston in the Bishoprick of Durham'. The plan was published in the Gent Magazine in 1772 following a survey by Richard Whitworth. An interesting historical map.

 

The picture, which has later hand colouring, has folds as issued, some vertical creasing, which is normal for early maps from this journal and a small light crease bottom right. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 280mm x 180mm.

 

Early copper plate engraved map of the Bishopgate Ward London from John Noorthouck's part work 'A New History of London including Westminster and Southwark 1772-1773'. The map is probably by Thomas Bowen and covers Gracechurch Street through to Bishopsgate. Quite a scarce map.

 

The picture, which has later hand colouring, is laid on card and is close trimmed on all sides. There is also a small parting at the fold, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 230mm x 180mm.

 

Steel engraved map of Huntingdonshire by Pigot dating from around 1840. Godmanchester Church top right.

 

The map, which is hand coloured, is a bit grubby around the border but otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 350m x 220mm.

 

Early copper plate engraved road map by Emanuel Bowen from around 1735 of the route from Crayford through to Rochester in Kent. The map also shows the crests of the Deanary and Bishop of Rochester.

 

The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 180mm x 120mm.

 

Early copper plate engraved county map of Surrey by John Seller from 'Anglia Contracta, or a Description of the Kingdom of England'. The map is from an atlas that was the first to use London as the prime meridian. The map dates from 1695 and comes with an ivory, acid free, mount ready for framing.

 

The picture, which has later hand colouring, is laid on card and in very good condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 120mm.

 

Superb early copper engraved map of Hampshire by Thomas Kitchin, issued around 1786. The map also features the Isle of Wight. A very nice map with good detail.

 

 

Super folding copper plate map of Huntingtonshire by Robert Morden dating from around 1695, possibly slightly later.

 

 

Large early copper plate map of Suffolk engraved by John Cary around 1790.

 

The map, which has later hand colouring, has two folds as issued and is slightly grubby around the borders, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 500m x 400mm.

 

Large early copper plate map of Cambridgeshire published by J Harrison at 115 Newgate Street london 1790.

 

The map, which has later hand colouring, has a central fold as issued, has some creasing but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 440m x 320mm.

 

Early copper plate map of Monmouthshire by Badeslade and Toms dated 1741. Thomas Badeslade was a surveyor on the canals and these maps are engraved by William Henry Toms from his surveys. The text on the left details some of the main towns and shows the number of MPs representing the area. It also details the days when the markets are on.

 

The map, which has later hand colouring, has a central fold as issued and is a little grubby around the border but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 150m x 140mm.

 

Steel engraved map of the Isle of Man engraved by J & C Walker for the Lewis Topographical Dictionary around 1840.

 

The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 230m x 180mm.

 

Early copper plate map of Northumberland by Badeslade and Toms dated 1741. Thomas Badeslade was a surveyor on the canals and these maps are engraved by William Henry Toms from his surveys. The text on the left details some of the main towns and shows the number of MPs representing the area. It also details the days when the markets are on.

 

The map, which has later hand colouring, has a central fold as issued and is a little grubby around the border but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 150m x 140mm.

 

Early copper plate map of Cumberland by Badeslade and Toms dated 1741. Thomas Badeslade was a surveyor on the canals and these maps are engraved by William Henry Toms from his surveys. The text on the left details some of the main towns and shows the number of MPs representing the area. It also details the days when the markets are on.

 

The map, which has later hand colouring, has a central fold as issued with a slight tear running from the top and is a little grubby around the border but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 150m x 140mm.

 

Steel engraved map of Shropshire by Pigot dating from around 1840. St Lawrence's Church Ludlow top left.

 

The map has some hand colouring and is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 350m x 220mm.

 

Early folding copper plate map of Warwickshire on watermarked paper by Christopher Saxton and William Kip dating from around 1610. The reverse of the map is plain, no text.

 

The map has early hand colouring, some very minor creases and is a little grubby around the border but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 350m x 290mm.

 

 

Early folding copper plate map drawn and engraved by Thomas Bowen for the Gents Magazine 1773. The map shows some of the major canals from London up to York.

 

The map, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the border but otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 200m x 170mm.

 

Early folding copper plate map drawn and engraved by J Gibson for the Gents Magazine Circa 1765. The map shows the roads from London to Berwick commencing at York also Ferribridge (Ferrybridge) to Boroughbridge and York to Scarborough.

 

The map, which has later hand colouring, is quite grubby but the price does reflect this. Size of engraved area 290m x 180mm.

 

Early folding copper plate map drawn and engraved for the London Magazine 1756. The map shows a Plan of the New Road from Paddington to Islington.

 

The map, which has later hand colouring, is quite grubby and creased, but it is rare, not torn and the price does reflect the condition. Size of engraved area 200m x 120mm.