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A Map of the County Palatine of Chester
Divided into Hundreds & Parishes, From an Accurate Survey, Made in the Years 1828 & 1829. By W. Swire & W. F. Hutchings, London.
London,
Published by Henry Tessdale & Co. 302, High Holborn,
August 1st, 1832.
Large engraved map, dissected and mounted on linen, fine original full-wash colour, south west view of Chester cathedral, lower right, edged in green silk, lower left silk edging missing, housed in original tree calf pull-off slipcase, spine ruled in gilt, red morocco label lettered in gilt to spine, rubbed.
990 by 1330mm (39 by 52.25 inches).
1320
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Uncommon. A fine example in full original wash colour. The large calligraphic title at the upper right surmounts the 'Scale of Miles' and vignette view of the Customs House in Liverpool. A table of explanation towards the bottom left outlines a wealth of topographical detail, including ichnographic representations of the principal towns, villages, churches, gentleman's seats, commons, heaths and hills, parish and other boundaries, canals, wind and water-mills, roads, lanes,...
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