'A Map of Leicester-Shire'. County map by OWEN & BOWEN. Leicestershire 1753

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'A Map of Leicester-Shire' by John Owen & Emmanuel Bowen (1753). Antique copperplate county map, 12.5 x 19.0cm, 5 x 7.5 inches

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TITLE/CONTENT OF MAP: 'A Map of Leicester-Shire'

The Road from Hereford to Leicester: plate 1 of 3: A Map of Leicester-Shire

DATE PRINTED: 1753

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 12.5 x 19.0cm, 5 x 7.5 inches (Medium)

TYPE: Antique copperplate county map

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic map, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: This sheet is printed on both sides of the page. Plate number 188 is shown. Plate number 187: [Pembridge-Presteigne-Knighton-Clun-Montgomery] is printed on the reverse side. The printing on the reverse side may show through to the front to some extent.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: John Owen & Emmanuel Bowen

PROVENANCE: "Britannia Depicta or Ogilby Improv'd; Being a Correct Coppy of Mr. Ogilby's Actual Survey of all ye Direct & Principal Cross Roads in England and Wales…" by John Owen, with maps by Emmanuel Bowen. Printed & sold by Thomas Bowles, print & map seller in St Pauls Churchyard. 1753. The fourth edition [Britannia Depicta]

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