Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique map "Cumberland". The map has early outline colour. DATE PRINTED: 1840 from a plate first published in 1804.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approx. 7.25" x 9.5" (18.5 cm x 24 cm) with a centre fold as issued. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Roper from a drawing by Cole. George Cole was a cartographer and draughtsman. John Roper (1771-1810) an engraver. PROVENANCE: A plate first published in Cole's "The British Atlas " in 1804 and subsequently in "English Topography" between 1816 and 1827. The maps then appeared, updated with the railways and plate numbers, in Dugdale's "Curiosities of Great Britain: England & Wales Delineated." published between 1835 until 1842 when the maps were replaced with new plates engraved by Archer. On offer is an example from Dugdale's publication.TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good. Suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 9.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2025-01-31T17:49:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.45 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Antique: Yes
Date Range: 1800-1899
Type: County Map
Printing Technique: Engraving
Format: Atlas Map
Year: 1805
Era: 1800s
Cartographer/Publisher: George Cole
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: England
County: Cumberland
