Antique County Map, Suffolk, Scottish, Framed Atlas Cartography, Victorian, 1840

Our Stock # 26377

This is an antique county map of Suffolk. A Scottish, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later, circa 1840.

• Charming lithography of Suffolk and its county detail, perfect for display
• Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
• Fascinating cartography, appealingly set within a quality, later frame
• Hand-painted watercolour wash highlights borders, valleys and the coastline
  
  
• This example published by Archibald Fullarton & Co. in Glasgow, circa 1840
• It was compiled to accompany James Bell's A New and Comprehensive Gazetteer of England and Wales
• Later republished by Fullarton in the highly regarded 'Parliamentary Gazetteer of England and Wales'
  
  
• Accentuated with a superb maritime vignette 'Yarmouth from the Roads'
• Detail given to The Hundreds, the administrative divisions within counties until the mid 19th century
• Each major settlement is accompanied by its distance to London in miles
• Dressed to the rear with hanging wire for ease of mounting

This is a quality antique county map of Suffolk, with fine cartographic interest and delightful period detail. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 41.5cm (16.25'')
Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')
Max Height: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Map Width: 25.5cm (10'')
Map Height: 20cm (7.75'')