Antique County Map, Monmouthshire, English Framed Print, Thomas Moule, Victorian

Our Stock # 26305

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

• Late Victorian reproduction of the Moule original, showing the Welsh county
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
• Presented behind clear, bright glass with a wide cream card border
• Later giltwood frame displays golden hues, and dressed with hanging wire to the reverse
  
  
• Excellent Thomas Moule (1784 - 1851) cartography, displaying his decorative hallmarks
• Gives superb detail to Monmouthshire, bordering England and the Severn in South East Wales
• Accentuated with Gothic border motif and colourful heraldic emblems
• Tastefully hand coloured borders and decor, in a delightful palette of rich hues
  
  
• Three excellent vignettes show Tintern Abbey, Chepstow Castle and Monmouth Town Hall
• Charming title with a pink sash, a deer in repose and a collared swan
• 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 charming antique Monmouthshire county map, with a finely detailed and appealing Victorian reproduction of the Thomas Moule original. A treat for area residents, descendants or collectors. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')
Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Max Height: 43cm (17'')

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