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Oxford "So venerable, so serene…" Pictorial map by Kerry Lee c1960 old

Oxford "So venerable, so serene…" Pictorial map by Kerry Lee c1960 old

Product SKU: P-8-005638

Price £460.00

'Oxford "So venerable, so serene, whispering from her towers the last enchantments of the Middle Age"' by Kerry Lee (Undated but c1960). 20th century colour pictorial map, 51.5 x 66.5cm, 20.25 x 26.25 inches
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CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: 'Oxford "So venerable, so serene, whispering from her towers the last enchantments of the Middle Age"'

Kerry Lee's Pictorial Map of Oxford is a vibrant mid-20th-century illustrated bird's-eye view that beautifully captures the charm of the historic university city. The decorative border features vignettes with the arms of each college, their founding dates, and depictions of notable alumni. The map highlights Oxford's iconic colleges and landmarks, including the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church Cathedral. Rendered in a whimsical style, the map includes playful illustrations of academic traditions, historic figures, and lively scenes, while text annotations add context with a touch of humor. Lee's creation serves not only as a navigational tool but also as a decorative celebration of Oxford's rich heritage. This is a later reprint of the map, likely circa 1960. Nuffield College (building completed 1960) is named; on the original 1948 edition this was prefixed with the words "site of" which are not present on this edition.

DATE PRINTED: Undated but c1960    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 51.5 x 66.5cm, 20.25 x 26.25 inches (Large)

TYPE: 20th century colour pictorial map

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. The map has been backed onto board. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Kerry Lee

PROVENANCE: Produced by Glenn Freebairn & Associates for Pictorial Maps Ltd., 4 Clement's Inn, London W.C.2. Printed in Great Britain by Jesse Broad & Co. Ltd., Manchester

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