Antique City of Exeter Map, English, Framed, Atlas Excerpt, Georgian, Circa 1805

Our Stock # 26289

This is an antique City of Exeter Map. An English, framed atlas excerpt by Cole and Roper, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1805.

• Pleasingly preserved atlas excerpt, showing the Devon city during the Georgian period
• Displays a desirable aged patina, with minimal foxing commensurate with age
• Presented behind clear, bright glass within a tasteful later frame
• Finished with ebonised and gilt tones with mounting wire to the reverse
  
  
• Superb copperplate Itaglio committed to the contemporary laid paper
• Hand coloured, the streets of Exeter and river accentuated in yellow and blue respectively
• Reference to the side lists the North, East, South and West administrative wards
• Bears the coat of arms and See of Exeter emblems in full colour
  
  
• Delightful vignette shows the Eastern view of the striking Cathedral
• Reproduced here for Vernor & Hood of 31 Poultry, London in 1805
• Significant for being the publishers of The Beauties of England and Wales series
• This publication was a major Georgian period work, across multiple volumes

This is a fascinating antique City of Exeter map, offering a Georgian period insight into the street layout of the city in the early 19th century. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 24.5cm (9.75'')
Max Depth: 1cm (.5'')
Max Height: 29.5cm (11.5'')

Map Width: 22.5cm (8.75'')
Map Height: 27.5cm (10.75'')