Antique Map of Gloucestershire Framed Print
This lot is a framed print of an antique map of Gloucestershire, presented under a glazed mount in a moulded frame with a gilt inner edge. The map’s ornate cartouche bears the Latin title GLOCESTRIÆ, with the words “olim pars Dobunorum” beneath it, and a heraldic coat of arms sits at the upper left. A decorative compass rose appears in the lower left, and the county’s towns, villages and rivers are shown in fine linework, with neighbouring counties and regions labelled around the border. The style is typical of early county cartography, with the scrolled and ornamental detailing that characterised maps of the period.
Condition and Collector Interest
The paper shows an even, age-related toning consistent with a map of this kind, and the printed detail remains clear across the sheet. The glazing and frame are presented as seen, and no restoration or repairs are described. Antique county maps are popular with local historians, collectors of English topographical views and those seeking decorative pieces with period character, and this example would suit a study, hallway or library wall.
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