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Original 18th Century Copperplate Map of Herefordshire by Thomas Read C1740 Hand Coloured Antique Engraving
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Original 18th Century Copperplate Map of Herefordshire by Thomas Read C1740 Hand Coloured Antique Engraving

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Type of artwork: Antique Copperplate Engraved Map – Hereford Shire

Surface: Laid Paper, later hand-colouring

Cartographer / Publication: Thomas Read, c.1740

From The Small English Atlas

Approximate age of artwork: Mid-18th Century (c.1740)

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown (ready for framing).

Condition Report: This original 18th-century copperplate engraving is in very good condition for its age, with light age toning and gentle handling marks consistent with antique paper. Later hand-colouring enhances the detail. Nicely mounted and ready to frame. Please see all photos for inspection of condition and detail.

Size of map (approx): 35 x 30 incl. mount (mount aperture 22 x 18 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Herefordshire County Map to the 18th Century.

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SA1164330
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Description
Type of artwork: Antique Copperplate Engraved Map – Hereford Shire

Surface: Laid Paper, later hand-colouring

Cartographer / Publication: Thomas Read, c.1740

From The Small English Atlas

Approximate age of artwork: Mid-18th Century (c.1740)

fig 1. An 18th-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map of Herefordshire detailing county borders, a compass rose, and a heraldic coat of arms.
fig 1. Original 18th Century Copperplate Map of Herefordshire by Thomas Read C1740 Hand Coloured Antique Engraving

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown (ready for framing).

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Condition Report: This original 18th-century copperplate engraving is in very good condition for its age, with light age toning and gentle handling marks consistent with antique paper.
Strickland & Russell

Later hand-colouring enhances the detail. Nicely mounted and ready to frame. Please see all photos for inspection of condition and detail.

Size of map (approx): 35 x 30 incl. mount (mount aperture 22 x 18 cm)

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Herefordshire County Map to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164330
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Archive I An 18th-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map of Herefordshire detailing county borders, a compass rose, and a heraldic coat of arms.

Original 18th Century Copperplate Map of Herefordshire by Thomas Read C1740 Hand Coloured Antique Engraving

Archive II An 18th-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map of Herefordshire detailing county borders, a compass rose, and a heraldic coat of arms. View II
Archive III An 18th-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map of Herefordshire detailing county borders, a compass rose, and a heraldic coat of arms. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map of Herefordshire detailing county borders, a compass rose, and a heraldic coat of arms. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map of Herefordshire detailing county borders, a compass rose, and a heraldic coat of arms. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map of Herefordshire detailing county borders, a compass rose, and a heraldic coat of arms. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map of Herefordshire detailing county borders, a compass rose, and a heraldic coat of arms. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map of Herefordshire detailing county borders, a compass rose, and a heraldic coat of arms. View VIII
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An 18th-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map of Herefordshire detailing county borders, a compass rose, and a heraldic coat of arms.
Original 18th Century Copperplate Map of Herefordshire by Thomas Read c1740 Hand Coloured Antique Engraving
Ref: SA1164330
An 18th-century hand-coloured copperplate engraved map of Herefordshire detailing county borders, a compass rose, and a heraldic coat of arms.
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  • ObjectAntique Maps
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Watercolour
  • ColourCream, Green, Red
  • MotifsCompass rose, Heraldic crest, Copperplate engraving, Hand-tinted borders
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 35 cm (14 in)

This original 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a hand-coloured map of Herefordshire created by Thomas Read around 1740. The piece is crafted on cream laid paper using black ink and watercolours in shades of green and red, exhibiting light age toning and gentle handling marks consistent with antique paper. Visual elements include a compass rose on the left, a heraldic coat of arms in the upper right, and hand-tinted borders tracing the county boundaries. The artwork measures 30 cm high and 35 cm wide overall, with a mount aperture of 22 cm high and 18 cm wide. Suitable for a gentleman's library or a study, this framed or mounted antique map works well when positioned above a sideboard or on a designated feature wall to enhance traditional interior schemes. The Georgian design brings historic character to residential spaces through detailed cartography and period typography. Maintenance involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and damp environments to preserve the integrity of the paper and watercolour pigments over time.

FAQs

A copperplate map from this era was produced by manually engraving lines into a polished copper plate, coating the plate with ink, and pressing it onto paper. Cartographers and publishers then added hand-tinted watercolour washes to highlight county boundaries, roads, and key regional geographical features.

Antique prints from the mid-18th century were produced using handmade rag paper made from cotton or linen fibres, oil-based printing inks, and natural mineral or botanical watercolour pigments applied by hand.

Authentic prints feature a visible plate mark indented into the paper around the border where the heavy metal plate was pressed. The paper typically displays chain lines and watermarks when held to light, and hand-tinted colouring exhibits subtle variations and aging consistent with organic watercolour pigments.

Historical maps are commonly displayed in traditional wood or gilded frames using acid-free conservation mounts. They are frequently used in gallery wall arrangements, study settings, hallways, or positioned above console tables to introduce historic detail to contemporary interiors.

To protect early paper works from deterioration, frame them using UV-filtering glass and archival-grade, acid-free backing materials. Keep the artwork out of direct sunlight and maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent paper discolouration or foxing.
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