An interesting and attractive 18th century map of Berkshire which was produced by Herman Moll* for his A New Description of England and Wales**(London:1724-1753). The maps from this series are noted for their depiction of antiquities / views in the margins. In the case of the Berkshire map, this includes a Roman pavement and two views of Windsor Castle. The inclusion of a plate number ‘(10)’ in the top left border dates this example to between 1724 and 1739.
*Herman Moll (c.1654-1732), born in either Germany or the Netherlands, came to London in the 1670s where he gradually established himself as one of the leading map publishers of the day. He was particularly noted for his contempt for plagiarists describing them amongst other things as ‘ignorant pretenders’.
- This is an original copperplate engraving with later hand colour.
- Printed area is approximately 30cms by 18.6cms.
- The map is in very good condition with decent margins; centrefold, as issued. There is a slight split / repair in the fold close to the title. Click on image for better view.
- The item comes displayed in a ready to frame museum quality mount.
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- Guaranteed to be over 280 years old.
**Also published under the title A Set of Fifty New and Correct Maps of England & Wales.
