Antique Map Compendiums, English, Ordnance Survey, Cartography, Victorian, 1880

Name: Antique Map Compendiums, English, Ordnance Survey, Cartography, Victorian, 1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA763341
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is a set of 4 antique map compendiums. An English, bound volume with a set of Ordnance Survey cartography maps, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1880 to 1920.

Of interest to the enthusiast cartographer - 28 antique maps in total

Displaying a desirable aged patina - signs of previous enjoyment commensurate with age

Half bound in rich, crimson leather with decorative marbled boards providing contrast

Each map is linen-backed for quality and durability when folding

Large scale, with maps at 25.4" statute mile scale - some with hand-coloured areas

Mainly situated within Buckinghamshire, with some bordering Oxfordshire

Maps show surveying and publication dates spanning from circa 1880 to 1920

Annotated keys show characteristics and symbols for boundaries

This is a pleasingly decorative set of 4 antique map compendiums. Of fascination to lovers of cartography or English county history, these maps also offer display interest for the collector or institutions. Delivered ready to be enjoyed.

Dimensions:

Volume Width: 17.5cm (7'')

Volume Depth: 8cm (3.25'')

Volume Height: 27cm (10.75'')

Map Folded Width: 13cm (5'')

Map Folded Height: 24cm (9.5'')

Map Unfolded Width: 100cm (39.25'')

Map Unfolded Height: 68cm (26.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.7047

Physical Dimensions

Height

27cm (10.63")

Width

17.5cm (6.89")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA763341

Dealers Internal Reference

18.7047

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a set of 4 antique map compendiums.

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An English, bound volume with a set of Ordnance Survey cartography maps, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1880 to 1920.

London Fine Antiques

Of interest to the enthusiast cartographer - 28 antique maps in total

fig 1. Antique Map Compendiums, English, Ordnance Survey, Cartography, Victorian, 1880

Displaying a desirable aged patina - signs of previous enjoyment commensurate with age

Half bound in rich, crimson leather with decorative marbled boards providing contrast

Each map is linen-backed for quality and durability when folding

fig 2. Antique Map Compendiums, English, Ordnance Survey, Cartography, Victorian, 1880

Large scale, with maps at 25.4" statute mile scale - some with hand-coloured areas

Mainly situated within Buckinghamshire, with some bordering Oxfordshire

Maps show surveying and publication dates spanning from circa 1880 to 1920

fig 3. Antique Map Compendiums, English, Ordnance Survey, Cartography, Victorian, 1880

Annotated keys show characteristics and symbols for boundaries

This is a pleasingly decorative set of 4 antique map compendiums. Of fascination to lovers of cartography or English county history, these maps also offer display interest for the collector or institutions. Delivered ready to be enjoyed.