An interesting and attractive early 18th century plan of the Roman city of Verulamium, near modern day St. Albans, Hertfordshire which was drawn and engraved by William Stukeley and Parker, respectively, and published in [Stukeley’s] Itinerarium curiosum (London: 1724).
William Stukeley (7 November 1687 ? 3 March 1765) was an English antiquarian, physician, and Anglican clergyman. A significant influence on the later development of archaeology, he pioneered the scholarly investigation of the prehistoric monuments of Stonehenge and Avebury in Wiltshire. He published over twenty books on archaeology and other subjects during his lifetime.
- This is an original copperplate engraving with later hand colour.
- Printed area is approximately 27.6cms by 17.5cms.
- The map is in very good condition with decent margins. Click on image for a better view.
- The item comes displayed in a ready to frame museum quality mount.
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- Guaranteed to be over 290 years old.
