Antique County Map, Huntingdonshire, English, Framed, Moule, Atlas, Victorian

Our Stock # 26306

This is an antique county map of Huntingdonshire. An English, atlas reproduction of the Thomas Moule original, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

• Appealing mid 19th century cartography, reproduced in the late Victorian period
• Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
• Presented behind clear, bright glass with a cream card border
• Later frame with gilt accents and dressed with hanging wire to the reverse
  
  
• Eye-catching cartography, as expected of the renowned Thomas Moule (1784 - 1851)
• Gives excellent detail to Huntingdonshire, which held individual county status until 1974
• Accentuated with decorative, figural borders and heraldic emblems, a Moule hallmark
• Tastefully hand coloured borders, points of interest and decoration adds visual appeal
  
  
• Pair of delightful vignettes, showing Hinchingbrook House and Brampton Park
• Charming foliate patterns accentuate the title, set upon a sash tot he head of the map
• Reference is given to the Hundreds, an administrative boundary in use until the late 19th century
• George Virtue included these Moule maps in James Barclay's Complete & Universal English Dictionary
• This edition likely featured within a later print run of the reference volume

This is a wonderful antique Huntingdonshire county map, with a finely detailed and quality Victorian reproduction of the Thomas Moule original. A treat for area residents, descendants or collectors. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 36cm (14.25'')
Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Max Height: 42.5cm (16.75'')

Map Width: 20cm (7.75'')
Map Height: 27cm (10.75'')