An interesting and attractive late 17th century map of Devon which was produced by Robert Morden and published in Camden’s Britannia (London: Swale, Awnshaw & Churchill, 1695 – 1772). Bishop Gibson described the maps from this series as “much the fairest and most correct of any that have yet appeared”. The maps are also notable for using up to three different mileage scales, none of which are based on the statute mile!
The map comes from a 1695 edition as the settlements of ‘Bushford’, ‘Samford’ and ‘Hunichurchligh’ were altered to ‘Brushford’, ‘Sawford=Courtney’ and ‘Hunichurch’, respectively in the next edition of 1722.
- This is an original copperplate engraving with later hand colour.
- Printed area is approximately 41.8cms by 36.3cms.
- The map is in very good condition; centrefold, as issued. The top margin is close (7mm), as issued Click on image for a better view.
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- Guaranteed to be over 300 years old.
