William Webb’s rare edition of Saxton’s map of Yorkshire

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[Yorkshire].

SAXTON, Christopher
[London,
William Webb,
1645].
Engraved map on two sheets joined, trimmed to neatline, some minor loss to marigins, and some slight abrasions.
530 by 720mm (20.75 by 28.25 inches).
1786

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notes:

notes:

The title cartouche has been erased and a view of "The Towne of Hull" substituted, with two ships and a sea monster added below. In place of Seckford's arms is a plan of "The City of Yorke" after John Speed. Also the divisions, but not the names', of the hundreds have been added. ...

bibliography:

bibliography:

Skelton 27 plates 25 and 26.

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