A Map of the County of Kent—Samuel Parker after Symonson—2 sheets—58x84cm 1719
£1,080
SKU: P-8-006542
'A Map of the County of Kent—Dover Castle and Towne'
A large and decorative map of the County of Kent, originally published in 1719 in John Harris’s The History of Kent. Engraved by Samuel Parker and based on the celebrated map of Kent by Philip Symonson first issued in 1596. The map is surrounded by an elaborate border incorporating 118 heraldic coats of arms of the county’s noble families. A detailed inset view of Dover Castle and Town appears at lower right, while London is shown to the north-west. Tables list the county’s lathes, bailiwicks, hundreds, market towns, cities, ports, and franchises. Printed on two conjoined sheets, blank verso, with tight margins as usual.
Size 58 x 84 cm | 22.5 x 33.0 inches
Date Published: 1719
Type: Early 18th century folio antique copperplate map
Author: Parker, Samuel
Publication: Harris's History of Kent
Condition: Good |
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