{"product_id":"antique-map-brecknoc-breconshire-english-framed-dual-sided-jacobean-1607","title":"Antique Map, Brecknoc, Breconshire, English, Framed, Dual Sided, Jacobean, 1607","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 26327\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is an antique map of Brecknoc (modern - Breconshire). An English, framed regional map by Christopher Saxton, with dual sided atlas excerpt, dating to the early 17th century, circa 1607.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFull title; \u003cem\u003eBrecknoc - comitatus pars olim silvrvm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSuperb atlas cartography with dual view aspect for additional interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina and in lightly time worn order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePresented behind clear, bright glass within a later, ebonised and gilt frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAuthentic atlas excerpt, with the text visible through the antique paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDressed to the rear with hanging wire for ease of mounting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eExcellent \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eElizabethan period\u003c\/span\u003e cartography by the renowned Christopher Saxton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003ePresented here from its later 1607 appearance in the atlas \u003cem\u003eBritannia\u003c\/em\u003e, published by William Camden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eFascinating cartography showing the county of Brecknoc as it stood in the Elizabethan age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eOriginally attributed to the 5th century Welsh King Brychan, the name Brecknoc held official status until 1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eCharming detail, as expected from a Saxton map, with administrative border and settlement details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eThe informative opposite page is dedicated to a written history of the county, in the earlier Latin print run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eLater editions from 1610 and 1637 were published in English, lacking the marginal notes present here\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis is a delightful antique map of Brecknoc, presenting a fascinating 17th century atlas excerpt with dual sided framing. A treat for collectors or county residents. Delivered ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 44cm (17.25'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 39cm (15.25'')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMap Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')\u003cbr\u003eMap Height: 26.5cm (10.5'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57614848885109,"sku":"26327","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/26327-1.jpg?v=1790693957","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/antique-map-brecknoc-breconshire-english-framed-dual-sided-jacobean-1607","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}