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Antique Stafford County Map, English, Atlas Engraving, 17th Century, Cartography
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Antique Stafford County Map, English, Atlas Engraving, 17th Century, Cartography

17th century
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This is an antique Stafford County Map. An English, framed atlas engraving of Staffordshire, dating to the 17th century and later, circa 1676.

Superb cartography reproduction of Staffordshire - perfect for display

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Fascinating cartography, appealingly set within a later glazed frame

Originally compiled by John Speed (1552 - 1629) in the early 17th century

Hand coloured palette accentuates the map with crests and borders

Engraved here by R. White for The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, a prominent 17th century publication

Town plans for Stafford and Lichfield provide great period detail

Atlas text to the reverse, visible under close inspection of the map

Dressed to the rear with hanging wire for ease of mounting

This is a quality antique Stafford County Map, with fine cartographic interest and a quality engraving of Speed’s work. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 57.5cm (22.75'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Max Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Map Width: 51cm (20'')

Map Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this 17th Century County Map to the 17th Century.

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SA1188588
Dealers Internal Reference
25685
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Description
This is an antique Stafford County Map.
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An English, framed atlas engraving of Staffordshire, dating to the 17th century and later, circa 1676.
London Fine Antiques

Superb cartography reproduction of Staffordshire - perfect for display

fig 1. A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights.
fig 1. Antique Stafford County Map, English, Atlas Engraving, 17th Century, Cartography

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Fascinating cartography, appealingly set within a later glazed frame

Originally compiled by John Speed (1552 - 1629) in the early 17th century

fig 2. A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights.
fig 2. Antique Stafford County Map, English, Atlas Engraving, 17th Century, Cartography

Hand coloured palette accentuates the map with crests and borders

Engraved here by R. White for The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, a prominent 17th century publication

Town plans for Stafford and Lichfield provide great period detail

fig 3. A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights.
fig 3. Antique Stafford County Map, English, Atlas Engraving, 17th Century, Cartography

Atlas text to the reverse, visible under close inspection of the map

Dressed to the rear with hanging wire for ease of mounting

This is a quality antique Stafford County Map, with fine cartographic interest and a quality engraving of Speed’s work. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 57.5cm (22.75'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Max Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Map Width: 51cm (20'')

Map Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this 17th Century County Map to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188588
Dealers Internal Ref
25685
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights.

Antique Stafford County Map, English, Atlas Engraving, 17th Century, Cartography

Archive II A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights. View II
Archive III A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights. View III
Archive IV A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights. View IV
Archive V A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights. View V
Archive VI A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights. View VI
Archive VII A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights. View VII
Archive VIII A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights. View VIII
Archive IX A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights. View IX
Archive X A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights. View X
Archive XI A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights. View XI
Archive XII A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights. View XII
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A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights.
Antique Stafford County Map, English, Atlas Engraving, 17th Century, Cartography
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A framed 17th-century engraved map of Staffordshire featuring inset town plans, decorative cartouches, and hand-tinted highlights.
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Copperplate map engravings from the 17th century were created by incising map designs onto copper plates, inking them, and pressing them onto paper. These maps frequently included detailed heraldic crests, inset town plans, and decorative cartouches for both practical navigation and visual display.

Early English maps were printed on handmade linen-rag paper using durable oil-based inks. Many examples were subsequently coloured by hand using water-based pigments to highlight parish boundaries, crests, and key geographical features.

Authentic period map prints generally display a visible plate mark indentation around the image border, chain lines within the handmade paper structure, and evidence of historical folding along original atlas centre folds.

Framed historical maps function as effective focal points above console tables, in study areas, or within gallery walls in traditional and modern interiors. Setting dark-framed cartography against neutral wall tones emphasizes the intricate line work and historic detail.

Display antique paper works away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent discolouration and foxing. Frame using conservation-grade, acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glass to safeguard the paper and original hand-tinting.
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