Cheshire – Andrew Bryant’s large-scale map of Cheshire
Map of the County Palatine of Chester
from an actual Survey by A. Bryant. In the Years 1829, 1830 and 1831.
London,
Published by A. Bryant, 27 Grt. Ormond Street,
May 3rd, 1831.
Large-scale engraved map, in two sections, fine original full-wash colour, dissected and mounted on linen, calligraphic title, key lower left, map edged in green silk, housed within original red morocco slipcase, lettered in gilt.
1340 by 1610mm. (52.75 by 63.5 inches).
14825
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Andrew Bryant's large-scale map of Cheshire.
Between 1822 and 1835 Andrew Bryant surveyed thirteen English counties, much in the manner of the Greenwood brothers, though without the latters' extreme detail. With their swash lettering, vignette views and meticulous engraving there was a great similarity about their respective output. Of the six counties covered by both cartographers, in five instances they were both working in the field at the same time, even with...
Between 1822 and 1835 Andrew Bryant surveyed thirteen English counties, much in the manner of the Greenwood brothers, though without the latters' extreme detail. With their swash lettering, vignette views and meticulous engraving there was a great similarity about their respective output. Of the six counties covered by both cartographers, in five instances they were both working in the field at the same time, even with...