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Vintage Map, Lincoln, Nottingham, English, After Christopher Saxton, Cartography

Stock No

26107

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2024
  • £495.00
  • €572 Euro
  • $664 US Dollar

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Item Description

This is a vintage dual county map of Lincoln and Nottingham. An English, framed reproduction of the 16th century original by Christopher Saxton, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.

Quality reproduction on board, after Christopher Saxton's landmark 16th century map
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Presented within a later, quality frame with gilt and ebonised finish
Presented behind clear, bright glass with hanging wire to rear for ease of mounting

Carries the coat of arms for Elizabeth I, who commissioned Saxton's atlas
Published in 1579, within the Atlas of the Counties of England and Wales
In high detail for the time, with both counties represented by rivers, hills and settlements
Represents distance in Latin as Scala Milliarium, accentuated between a set of compass legs

This is a fascinating vintage county map of Lincoln and Nottingham, with a fine representation of the 16th century original, and 17th century atlas publication. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 55.5cm (21.75'')
Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Max Height: 43cm (17'')

Map Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')
Map Height: 40cm (15.75'')

Item Info

Seller Location

Hele, Devon

Item Dimensions

H: 43cm W: 55.5cm D: 1.5cm

Period

1970s

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Hele, Devon

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)207 1833511

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