Richard Blome (and others?) - England Exactly Described or a Guide to Travellers

"In a Compleat Sett of Most correct Mapps of Counties in England; being a Map for each County, Wherein every Towne and Village is Particularly Express'd with the Names and Limits of every Hundred, and the Roads and Distances in Measured Miles according to Mr Ogilby's Survey. Very Usefull for Gentlemen and Travellers being made fit for the Pochett. Printed Coloured and Sold by Tho. Bakewell Next the Horn Tavern in Fleetstreet where are sold all Sorts of Mapps and fine Dutch and Italian Prints."

Very mixed. Of the maps, 19 are shown as by Richard Blome. Seven are shown as W. Hollar fecit, and six as R.P. fecit. 2 are dedicated by Thos. Bakewell. Only 3 are dated, one 1667, one 1715 and one 1716.

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GB208_PM_1_1

42 sheets each 7.4" x 10" (outside limits). Contains: Title page, 4 pages of itineraries with distances, A Map of England. 35 maps of English counties, A Map of Scotland and a Map of Ireland.

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