A charming 18th Century map of Warwickshire which appeared in a pocket road atlas entitled Britannia Depicta or Ogilby Improv’d (London: T. Bowles, 1720-1764). Britannia Depicta (1720-1764) was one of the most popular atlases of the 18th century being published in many editions for close to fifty years.The maps themselves were engraved by Emanuel Bowen (1694?-1767) who was one of the most renowned and prolific map makers of the period. As with many of his maps, he has included copious amounts of text — written by John Owen — describing the county. This is an original copperplate engraving with later hand colour. Printed area is approximately 11.5cms by 18.5cms. The map is in very good condition with decent margins. Click on image for better view The item comes displayed in a ready to frame museum quality mount. Click on ‘Delivery Policy’ for Postage costs. Guaranteed to be over 250 years old. on the verso of the map is displayed the road from Basingstoke to Chichester (uncoloured).
