‘YORKSHIRE’ (on 4 Sheets) by Joshua Archer c.1855

An attractive and detailed mid 19th century map of Yorkshire which was drawn and engraved by Joshua Archer and published in Tallis’s Topographical Dictionary of England and Wales (London: L. Tallis, 1855). An interesting feature with maps of this period is the depiction of the then newly constructed (or proposed) railways.

• These are original steel engravings with original hand colour.
• Printed areas are approximately 23.7cms by 18.4cms for sheet one, 23.5cms by 18.1cms for sheet two, 23.5cms by 17.8cms for sheet three and 23.5cms by 18.4cms for sheet four. 
• The maps are in very good condition with decent margins; centrefold, as issued. Click on image for a better view.
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• Guaranteed to be over 165 years old.