Antique Map of County Durham, English, Framed, After Moule, Victorian, C.1900

Our Stock # 26307

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

• Excellent reproduction cartography, by the renowned Thomas Moule
• Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
• Presented behind clear, bright glass with a dark brown card border
• Later giltwood frame with deep golden hues, dressed to the reverse with hanging wire
  
  
• Desirable period cartography, as expected of the renowned Thomas Moule (1784 - 1851)
• Provides excellent detail to Durham, the county situated in the North East of England
• Accentuated with Gothic revival motif and colourful heraldry, a Moule hallmark
• Map tastefully hand coloured in a delightful palette of eye-catching hues
  
  
• Pair of excellent vignettes, showing Durham from the banks of the Wear, and Raby Castle
• Reference table 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 County Durham atlas 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: 40.5cm (16'')
Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Max Height: 36cm (14.25'')

Map Width: 26.5cm (10.5'')
Map Height: 21cm (8.25'')