Copperplate

(Maps) Caernarvonshire : 2 items
T. Kitchin    England Displayed 1769 (1757)
£40
21 x 16.5cm


This map was one of a series engraved by Kitchin for the London Magazine, and first appeared in the issue of January 1757. It was subsequently re-issued in 1769 in England Displayed, a topographical work which included a set of English and Welsh county maps from diverse sources - Kitchin, Rollos and Read/Rocque.
Ref: CNV 1619
 
A. Perrot    L'Angleterre, ou Description Historique et Topographique du Royaume de la Grande-Bretagne 1824-35
£30
6.5 x 10.5cm


The text for this French topographical work on Britain was written by George Depping, the maps being drawn by Aristide Perrot and engraved by A. Migneret. It was first published in 1824, with subsequent editions in 1828 and 1835. The maps often cover more than one county as in this example which also includes Denbighshire and Flintshire. The surrounding decorative border shows the typical produce and wares of the counties. Original outline colour.
Ref: CNV 003