J. Drapentier Chauncy's Historical Antiquities of Hertfordshire 1700
Hitchin. Sir Henry Chauncy's important work on Hertfordshire was published in 1700, apparently in a print run of 500 copies. Chauncy was an eminent lawyer and antiquarian. The detailed bird's eye view of the town was drawn and engraved by J. Drapentier. There was a much later republication of the work in 1826, but this is the first edition of 1700.