Antique Coaching Road Map, Exeter to Barnstable, English, Framed, Ogilby, C.1700
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This is an antique coaching road map of Exeter to Barnstable. An English, framed cartography lithograph of regional interest, dating to the late 17th century, and later, circa 1700.
Abridged Title: The Road from Exeter to Barnstable & Thence to Ilfracombe co. Devon
- Fascinating 17th century highway cartography by John Ogilby (Scottish, 1600-1676)
- Displaying a desirable aged patina, gently time worn with age
- Unusual and charming, appealingly set within a quality, later oak frame
- Map tastefully presented behind clear, bright glass
- Details the routes and points of interest along the way from a romanticised period of British history
- Presents a coaching route distance of 49 miles, from Mid to North Devon
- Hand coloured to great effect, with a decorative title box presenting scroll and heraldic motif
- Dressed to the rear with hanging wire for ease of mounting
- Label to reverse signifies its creation in 1675, and issued in 1698
This is a quality antique coaching road map of Exeter to Barnstable, with fine cartographic interest to the quality lithography. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 49cm (19.25'')
Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')
Max Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')
Map Width: 44cm (17.25'')
Map Height: 34cm (13.5'')
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