Vintage Isle of Man Map, English, After Thomas Moule, Manx Cartography, Framed

Our Stock # 26290

This is a vintage Isle of Man map. An English, fine reproduction of the Thomas Moule original atlas engraving, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.

• Beautifully reproduced print of the island from a renowned 19th century cartographer
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
• Presented behind clear, bright glass with a brown card border
• Later frame in gilt and ebonised towns, with hanging wire to the reverse
  
  
• Superb cartography by Thomas Moule (1784 - 1851) writer, antiquarian and map maker
• Gives excellent detail to the Isle of Man, in the Irish Sea between Ireland and Britain
• Accentuated with the Manx Triskelion emblem - the three legged symbol and a heraldic coat of arms
• Published in an unusual orientation by Moule, with West raised at the top and East lowered
  
  
• The map itself is presented inside an elaborate Gothic architectural border
• Further flanked by two standing knights in armour at the sides
• Scale is given in English Miles with increments from 1-8 miles
• George Virtue included these Moule maps in James Barclay's Complete & Universal English Dictionary
• This edition was an updated example originally released in June 1843

This is a fascinating vintage Isle of Man map, with a detailed and quality reconstruction of the Thomas Moule original. A treat for Manx residents, descendants or collectors. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 40.5cm (16'')
Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Max Height: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Map Width: 27cm (10.75'')
Map Height: 20cm (7.75'')