antique map of
HEREFORDSHIRE
A lovely old map on hand laid paper of the county of Herefordshire in the latter half of the 18th century.
By John Rocque for
" England Displayed being a new, Complete and Accurate Survey and Description of the Kingdom of England and Principality of Wales."
By P.Russell & O.Price and published, London 1769 by Adlard & Browne.
The map bears a fleur de lis compass rose and a scale of miles.
Fine condition save for light age toning, on hand laid paper, without folds and blank verso.
Measuring approx. 8" x 6.5" ( 200mm x 160mm) to the platemark with wide margins beyond.
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John Rocque was a surveyor and cartographer. The son of French Huguenot's who came to England in 1709.
In addition to his work as surveyor and mapmaker, Rocque was an engraver and map-seller. Rocque is now mainly remembered for his map of London. He began work on this in 1737 and it was published in 24 printed sheets in 1747. It was by far the most detailed map of London published up to that time, and remains an important historical resource.
The map of London and his other maps brought him an appointment as cartographer to the Prince of Wales in 1751. A fire in 1750 destroyed his premises and stock, but by 1753 he was employing ten draughtsmen, and produced "The Small British Atlas: Being a New set of Maps of all the Counties of England and Wales" . Thirty three of these maps were reprinted in "England Displayed...." in 1769
GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 240 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS
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