Description: 'Middlesex'. Pictorial map by George Bickham printed 1796 Copper engraved map on hand laid paper. George Bickham the elder (1684-1758) was an English writing master and engraver. He is best known for his engraving work in the 'Universal Penman', a collection of writing exemplars which helped to popularise the English round hand script in the 18th Century. In 1754 he published 'The British Monarchy' which included many scenes from the English countryside and included a series of illustrated maps, birds eye views which showed the main landmarks of the counties. These map were republished in 'A curious collection of Birds Eye Views' published by Laurie and Whittle in 1796. This map comes from that collection. Page size is 21.5cm by 29cmMap area is in good condition for age, engravings are clear, some browning. Blank on the reverse.See photos for condition UK Postage free
Price: 90 GBP
Location: Bath
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date Range: 1700-1799
Type: Topographical Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1796
Era: 1700s
Cartographer/Publisher: Robert Morden
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: England
County: Middlesex
