MAIDSTONE
by Robert Kearsley Dawson
Published 1832
An original 19th century antique street plan of the town of Maidstone, Kent, 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 map is on a scale of 4 inches to the mile affording great detail including individual buildings.
It's interesting to compare the 19th century map with themuch expanded Maidstone of the present day.
Enhanced with original hand colouring and a colour key to the various boundaries and wards.
Fine condition other than some faint offsetting, free of repairs or restoration. Faint fold line as issued, 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 11 22
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