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Antique Map

CHESTER 

 by Robert Kearsley Dawson

Published 1832

An original 19th century antique street plan of the City of Chester, Cheshire England.

 Drawn up by Lieutenant R.K. Dawson of the Royal Engineers and published by the Boundaries Commission in 1832.

The whole country was surveyed for the commission to support the 1832 reform bill - a major shake-up of the nation's parliamentary representation.

The upper map is on a scale of 1 inch to the mile the lower 4 inches to the mile  affording great detail including individual buildings.

 It's interesting to compare the 19th century map with the much expanded Chester of the present day.

Enhanced with original hand colouring and a colour key to the various boundaries and wards. Accompanying the map are 9 original pages of the report on the proposed changes to the boundaries, population etc.

Fine condition, free of repairs or restoration, blank verso.

Approx. 13" x 8" (330mm x 200mm) overall (as depicted).

A GENUINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 180 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS

NM C 8 24

Specifications

Brand
Lindisfarne Prints
Condition
Used

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Antique Map CHESTER CHESHIRE City Street Plan Dawson Original Hand Coloured 1832

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