1673 ‘A Mapp of the West Ridinge of YORKE SHIRE Discribed by Richard Blome'

A fine 1st Issue example of this map by Richard Blome. Published in 'BRITANNIA or a Geographical Description of the Kingdom of England, Scotland and Ireland with the Isles and Territories thereto belonging'. Engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607 - 1667).
Richard Blome (1635 - 1705) was an active and prominent map publisher in the 1670's London. He drew much contemporary criticism for blatant plagiarism but this did not seem to impede his success. His notable achievements including the 'Britannia' and 'The Geographical Description of the Four parts of the World'. At least in his "Speed's Maps Epitomiz'd', he gave credit to his sources.
Thomas Taylor was later to re-issue Blome's English County Maps in 1715 in a slight smaller format in "England Exactly Described". A further edition of "England Exactly Described" was published around 1735 by Thomas Bakewell.
Excellent condition with fine hand colouring.

Overall size approximately 35cm x 30m including the margins and with central fold, as issued.