c1675 Original Antique Map DEVON CORNWALL - Barnstable to Truro Ogilby ROAD MAP

1675 - " The Continuation of ye Extended Road from Barnstable to Truro Plate ye 3d & last. Comenceing at Hatherley in Com. Devonshire & Extending to Truro in Commitatis Cornub "

This handsome road map is from John Ogilvy's Britannia, which was the first survey of the roads of England and Wales. It was also the first graphic delineation of roads which established the practice of representing the road on the continuous unfolding strip. Blank verso.

CONDITION:

Original antique Map is in good condition with the usual central fold as issued. Lightly age toned. 

Measures 470 x 380mm with early hand colouring.

£137.50

1 in stock

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