A very attractive and detailed 19th century map of Sussex — with a fine vignette view of Chichester Cathedral — which appeared in Pigot & co.’s British Atlas* (Manchester & London: 1830-1843).
*The county maps from ‘Pigot & co.’s British Atlas’ were the first to be engraved from steel plates as opposed to copper. In the early 19th century the rapid rise in both the population and literacy rate had seen an increased demand for books and printed material. Copper, the traditional medium used for engraving, was no longer capable of keeping up with this on account of its limited durability, hence, the introduction of the more harder and longer lasting steel.
- This is an original steel engraving with original hand colour (additional later colour to the vignette).
- Printed area is approximately 35.5cms by 23.6cms (including imprint).
- The map is in very good condition with decent margins. Click on image for a better view.
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- Guaranteed to be over 175 years old.
