Vintage Cambridgeshire County Map, English, Framed, After Thomas Moule, Revival

Our Stock # 26300

This is a vintage county map of Cambridgeshire. An English, atlas reproduction of the Thomas Moule original, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990.

• Fascinating mid-19th century cartography, reproduced during the late 1980s Moule revival
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good vintage order
• Presented behind clear, bright glass with a cream card border
• Later frame with gilt border detail and dressed with hanging wire to the reverse
  
  
• Superb cartography, as expected of the renowned Thomas Moule (1784 - 1851)
• Gives excellent detail to Cambridgeshire with an appealing artistic flourish
• Accentuated a flamboyant Neo-Gothic architectural border featuring pillars and cathedral-like spires
• Hand colouring adds borders and distinction to the decorative touches
  
  
• Pair of delightful vignettes, showing Ely Cathedral and Wimpole House
• 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 vintage county map of Cambridgeshire, with a well detailed and presentable reproduction of the Thomas Moule original. A treat for area residents, descendants or collectors. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 36cm (14.25'')
Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Max Height: 42.5cm (16.75'')

Map Width: 20cm (7.75'')
Map Height: 26.5cm (10.5'')