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William Webb's rare edition of Saxton's map of Yorkshire
[Yorkshire].
British Isles
English Counties
- Author: SAXTON, Christopher
- Publication place: [London
- Publisher: William Webb
- Publication date: 1645].
- Physical description: Engraved map on two sheets joined, trimmed to neatline, some minor loss to marigins, and some slight abrasions.
- Dimensions: 530 by 720mm (20.75 by 28.25 inches).
- Inventory reference: 1786
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
- Skelton 27 plates 25 and 26.
Skelton, R. (1978). County Atlases of the British Isles 1579-1850. Folkestone: Dawson.
Biography
SAXTON, Christopher c.1542 - c.1611
Christopher Saxton is known as “the father of English cartography”. He was born in Yorkshire and apprenticed to John Rudd, to train as a surveyor. His brother Robert Saxton was also a surveyor.
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