{"product_id":"antique-devon-county-map-english-framed-17th-century-atlas-cartography-c-1650","title":"Antique Devon County Map, English, Framed 17th Century Atlas Cartography, C.1650","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 25937\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is an antique Devon county map. An English, framed atlas engraving of Devonshire, dating to the 17th century and later, circa 1650. A fascinating and highly decorative cartographic work, presenting Devon as it appeared in the early modern period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAntique county map of Devonshire, as published in William Camden’s Britannia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eA landmark atlas, regarded as one of the first comprehensive historical and topographical surveys of Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eEngraved by William Kip, after cartographic research by Christopher Saxton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina, in good order and presented behind clear protective glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eA fine example of early English county mapping and influential in shaping early understanding of the nation’s counties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDepicts Devon as it stood in the early 17th century and features period place names and regional detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSought after for its blend of geography, history and heraldry and enhanced with hand coloured borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eRich in historical and decorative interest with eye-catching heraldic embellishment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSet within a tasteful later frame with ebonised and gilt finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDressed to the rear with hanging wire for ease of mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal for the study, library or country house interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis antique county map is a superb 17th century map engraving, offering historic Devon interest and classic decorative appeal. Perfect for collectors of antique cartography or regional history delivered ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 48cm (19'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 1cm (.5'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 44cm (17.25'')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMap Width: 35.5cm (14'')\u003cbr\u003eMap Height: 31cm (12.25'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56980508279157,"sku":"25937","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/25937-1.jpg?v=1774215678","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/antique-devon-county-map-english-framed-17th-century-atlas-cartography-c-1650","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}