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John Ogilby Strip Road Map Engraving "The Road from London to Hith", 1675

Item Details

Medium on Ground Hand-colored engraving on laid paper
Period 1675, Late 17th Century, Antique
Artist (Nationality, Lifespan) John Ogilby (British; 1600 – 1676) with engraving attributed to Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian; 1607 – 1677)
Title The Road from London to Hith in Com Kent, 1675
Portfolio and/or Book Plate 20 from Ogilby’s Britannia, first edition
Map Type Road Atlas
Inscriptions – Front and/or Verso Title and distance information printed to upper center cartouche featuring Venus and Neptune
Labels to frame Dealer’s label to verso
Additional Information Present-day “Hythe” is spelled “Hith” in this printing

Condition

- significant toning and foxing to page, lighter in the center along page seam; original plate spanned two pages, presented joined along visible center line; stain present to upper left on mat; nicks, scratches, and edge wear to frame.

Dimensions

23.5" W x 21.0" H x 1.0" D

- measures full frame; plate marks measure 16.5" W x 13" H.

Item #

ITMG117980

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