Lancastria, Cestria, Caernarvan, Denbich, .. ., an original antique map by J Jansson, published in Amsterdam, 1628. A copperplate engraving, coloured. Map size 20 x 15 cm, overall mounted size 35.5 x 30 cm. An attractive map of the north-western counties of England & part of North Wales. In 1607 Jodocus Hondius published a reduced size version of Gerard Mercator's renowned Atlas, itself suitably titled Atlas Minor. The maps were copied from those of the great cartographer Mercator of around 1580-90 or were reductions of Hondius' own maps of 1606. The popularity of the smaller format & reduced price, compared with the folio issues of Atlas, was reflected in the many subsequent editions & in the variety of derivative publications in similar style. Almost 20 years later the map & atlas publisher Joannes Janssonius commissioned a new set of copperplates to be engraved by Pieter Van Den Keere (often signed Kaerius) & Abraham Goos, two of the most proficient & experienced Dutch map engravers of the period. These maps were elegantly designed with decorative title cartouches, & were finely engraved & surprisingly detailed, elements particularly noticeable in their early printings, as here. Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici, Me 194. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

North West England at 1:400, 000 in Michelin’s tourist series covering Great Britain on waterproof & tear-resistant maps with descriptions of main sights, extensive restaurants recommendations, etc. The maps also indicate locations with entries in Michelin’s Red Guide to hotels & restaurants in Britain. Each title combines a road map with an index listing selected place names; descriptions of main places of interest with contact details; plus recommendations for eating out in pubs & restaurants accompanied by rating & an indication of the price range. Road mapping is identical to Michelin’s series covering Britain on four sheets where a full description of the cartography & road presentation is provided; special features include highlighting of scenic roads & driving distances on main routes given in both miles & kilometres. Railway lines & ferry routes are included. The maps are printed on durable, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper which can be written on with highlighters to mark routes, destinations, etc.* In this title:* the area is presented on three separate maps
- the region around Manchester & Liverpool including Cheshire & the Peak District; the rest of Lancashire & Cumbria with the Lake District; plus the Isle of Man. Street plans are provided for central Manchester & Liverpool, with descriptions of the main sights in the two cities, Chester, Blackpool, Carlisle & the Cumbrian coast, the Lake District, plus recommendations for over 45 restaurants rated by Michelin.
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“ North West Friesland” map in 1:25, 000 belong to a series of eleven walking from Falk, which cover the most beautiful hiking areas in four regions: North Brabant in the south, the tip of North Holl&, Friesland & Groningen in the north of the country.“ North West Friesland” map covers part of the Frisian Islands & a section of North Friesl&. The maps in this series feature a very detailed topography (landscape information is provided by colouring for woodlands, canals, hills, etc ) & specific information such as the distance in kilometres between junctions, the long distance footpaths & one-day walking tours with description. The paths of walking network are marked with a number. A wide range of symbols shows various accommodation options, bars & restaurants, & various places of interest. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see the list of other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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North West Gloucestershire in 1896 in a series of reproductions of Ordnance Survey’s famous ” Inch to the Mile” maps published in the Alan Godfrey Editions to provide a historical record of England & Wales in the second half of 19th & early 20th century. Coverage stretches from Dymock & Little Marcle eastward to Ashchurch, & from Ledbury southward to Cheltenham, which is in the extreme south-eastern corner. Other locations on the map include: in GLOUCESTERSHIRE Ashleworth, Boddington, Corse, Derhurst, Down Hatherley, Elmstone Hardwicke, Forthampton, Hartpury, Hasfield, Highleadon, Kemerton, Lassington, Leigh, Longford, Maisemore, Newent, Norton, Sandhurst, Stoke Orchard, Swindon, Taynton, Tewkesbury, Tibberton, Tirley, Tredington, Uckington, Upleadon, Walton Cardiff; in HEREFORDSHIRE Aston Ingham, Bromsberrow & Donnington; plus in Worcestershire: Berrow, Birtmorton, Bredon, Bredon`s Norton, Bushley, Castlemorton, Chaceley, Eldersfield, Longdon, Pendock, Queenhill, Redmarley D` Abitot & Staunton. On the reverse is a detailed map of Dymock. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the OS Inch to the Mile Maps: the maps provide an invaluable overview of a wider area, typically 18 x 12 miles (29 x 19 kms approx.), & offer historical mapping for small towns & villages not covered by the more detailed series for which the Godfrey Editions are better known. On the reverse all the maps have historical notes & most titles also include a more detailed, large scale map of a small town or a village in the area. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

“ North West Groningen” map in 1:25, 000 belong to a series of eleven walking from Falk, which cover the most beautiful hiking areas in four regions: North Brabant in the south, the tip of North Holl&, Friesland & Groningen in the north of the country.“ North West Groningen” map covers part of the Frisian Islands & a section of Groningen. The maps in this series feature a very detailed topography (landscape information is provided by colouring for woodlands, canals, hills, etc ) & specific information such as the distance in kilometres between junctions, the long distance footpaths & one-day walking tours with description. The paths of walking network are marked with a number. A wide range of symbols shows various accommodation options, bars & restaurants, & various places of interest. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see the list of other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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North-West London wall map, 101 x 76cm (40 x 30 inches approx.), encapsulated version, in a series of nine street plans from Geographers' A-Z Map Company providing complete coverage of the Greater London administrative area, with comprehensive street indexes, including names of localities, estates, junctions, etc. Current edition of this title was published in 2009. Coverage

Includes:: Watford, Harrow, Rickmansworth, Ruislip, Chorleywood, Denham, Edgware, Radlett, Abbots Langley, Chalfont Common, Borehamwood, Bushey, Denham Green, Elstree, Harefield, Kingsbury, North Wembley, Northwood, Pinner, Rayners Lane, Shenley, Stanmore, Wealdstone & West Ruislip. The maps cover London at 1:21, 477 (3 inches to 1 mile approx.) & show A & B roads annotated with selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. Junction names & boundaries of the congestion & low emission zones are clearly marked, as well as locations of safety cameras with speed limits. The maps also indicate one way traffic, restricted access & pedestrianized streets. Railway, Underground & Dockland Light Railway stations are named & the Croydon Tramlink is shown with stops. Colouring and/or symbols indicate public building, services & facilities, including shopping centres or market streets, selected car parks, etc. Public toilets are marked, indicating those with facilities for the disabled. Each map also shows local authority & postcode boundaries. The index is in a separate booklet &

Includes:: names of road junctions, housing estates, hospitals & hospices, selected places of interest, etc. There is no overlap between individual maps in this series. This title is also available as a paper wall map or folded.LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:- laminated wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- encapsulated wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- please note: many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above.



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North-West London wall map, 101 x 76cm (40 x 30 inches approx.), paper version, in a series of nine street plans from Geographers' A-Z Map Company providing complete coverage of the Greater London administrative area, with comprehensive street indexes, including names of localities, estates, junctions, etc. Current edition of this title was published in 2009. Coverage

Includes:: Watford, Harrow, Rickmansworth, Ruislip, Chorleywood, Denham, Edgware, Radlett, Abbots Langley, Chalfont Common, Borehamwood, Bushey, Denham Green, Elstree, Harefield, Kingsbury, North Wembley, Northwood, Pinner, Rayners Lane, Shenley, Stanmore, Wealdstone & West Ruislip. The maps cover London at 1:21, 477 (3 inches to 1 mile approx.) & show A & B roads annotated with selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. Junction names & boundaries of the congestion & low emission zones are clearly marked, as well as locations of safety cameras with speed limits. The maps also indicate one way traffic, restricted access & pedestrianized streets. Railway, Underground & Dockland Light Railway stations are named & the Croydon Tramlink is shown with stops. Colouring and/or symbols indicate public building, services & facilities, including shopping centres or market streets, selected car parks, etc. Public toilets are marked, indicating those with facilities for the disabled. Each map also shows local authority & postcode boundaries. The index is in a separate booklet &

Includes:: names of road junctions, housing estates, hospitals & hospices, selected places of interest, etc. There is no overlap between individual maps in this series. This title is also available as an encapsulated wall map or folded.



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North West Monmouthshire in 1901 in a series of reproductions of Ordnance Survey’s famous ” Inch to the Mile” maps published in the Alan Godfrey Editions to provide a historical record of England & Wales in the second half of 19th & early 20th century. Two versions have been published for this area. The maps cover the north-western part of Monmouthshire (today Gwent) with smaller portions of Brecknockshire & Glamorgan. Coverage stretches from Rhymney eastward to Llanvapley, & from Crickhowell southward to Abertillery. A major feature is the group of valleys with the industries & railways clustered around Rhymney, Ebbw Vale & Blaenavon, while to the east is Abergavenny with the Usk Valley. Other locations include: in BRECKNOCKSHIRE Brynmawr, Llanbedr, Llanddetty, Llanelly, Llangattock, Llangenny & Llangynidr; plus in MONMOUTHSHIRE Abersychan, Beaufort, Bettws-newydd, Blaenavon, Blaina, Dukestown, Ebbw Vale, Glascoed, Goytre, Kemeys Commander, Llanvihangel nigh Usk, Llanelen, Llanfoist, Llangattock nigh Usk, Llanelen, Llanfoist, Llangattock nigh Usk, Llangattock-lingoed, Llanover, Llansaintfraed, Llanthewy-Rytherch, Llanthewy-Skirrid, Llantilo-pertholey, Llanvair Kilgedin, Llanvertherine, Llechryd, Manhilad, Monkswood, Rassa, Sirhowy, Tredegar & Trostrey. On the reverse of the 1914 version is a map of Llechryd & Rhymney Bridge. The 1901 edition is in colour. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the OS Inch to the Mile Maps: the maps provide an invaluable overview of a wider area, typically 18 x 12 miles (29 x 19 kms approx.), & offer historical mapping for small towns & villages not covered by the more detailed series for which the Godfrey Editions are better known. On the reverse all the maps have historical notes & most titles also include a more detailed, large scale map of a small town or a village in the area. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

North West Monmouthshire in 1914 in a series of reproductions of Ordnance Survey’s famous ” Inch to the Mile” maps published in the Alan Godfrey Editions to provide a historical record of England & Wales in the second half of 19th & early 20th century. Two versions have been published for this area. The maps cover the north-western part of Monmouthshire (today Gwent) with smaller portions of Brecknockshire & Glamorgan. Coverage stretches from Rhymney eastward to Llanvapley, & from Crickhowell southward to Abertillery. A major feature is the group of valleys with the industries & railways clustered around Rhymney, Ebbw Vale & Blaenavon, while to the east is Abergavenny with the Usk Valley. Other locations include: in BRECKNOCKSHIRE Brynmawr, Llanbedr, Llanddetty, Llanelly, Llangattock, Llangenny & Llangynidr; plus in MONMOUTHSHIRE Abersychan, Beaufort, Bettws-newydd, Blaenavon, Blaina, Dukestown, Ebbw Vale, Glascoed, Goytre, Kemeys Commander, Llanvihangel nigh Usk, Llanelen, Llanfoist, Llangattock nigh Usk, Llanelen, Llanfoist, Llangattock nigh Usk, Llangattock-lingoed, Llanover, Llansaintfraed, Llanthewy-Rytherch, Llanthewy-Skirrid, Llantilo-pertholey, Llanvair Kilgedin, Llanvertherine, Llechryd, Manhilad, Monkswood, Rassa, Sirhowy, Tredegar & Trostrey. On the reverse of the 1914 version is a map of Llechryd & Rhymney Bridge. The 1901 edition is in colour. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the OS Inch to the Mile Maps: the maps provide an invaluable overview of a wider area, typically 18 x 12 miles (29 x 19 kms approx.), & offer historical mapping for small towns & villages not covered by the more detailed series for which the Godfrey Editions are better known. On the reverse all the maps have historical notes & most titles also include a more detailed, large scale map of a small town or a village in the area. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Map No. 132, North West Norfolk 1824-1838, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England & Wales at 1:50, 000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, & most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that the sheet lines correspond to the current Landranger series & reproduced with the scale changed from one inch to one mile to 1:50, 000. Most locations are covered by three separate maps, showing how the area has changed over the decades, with selected major cities also presented in a fourth edition. Old Series: the first detailed survey mapping dating for most areas from the first half of the 19th century, in black & white & with relief shown by hachuring. Revised New Series from 1880s/1900s, with some colouring & a mixture of hachuring & contour lines. Popular Edition from the inter-war years, with contour lines & colouring to indicate woodlands, parks, etc. New Popular Edition from the late 1940s, reproduced in the Cassini series for the major cities. Each map

Includes:: notes on the development of Ordnance Survey & the various series produced by them. For those interested in maps & cartography in general, the Cassini series also provides a fascinating insight into how Ordnance Survey cartographic style has developed over a period of over 100 years. Coverage in this title

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