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Rare original map by Michael Drayton - North Wales
This charming 400 year old original antique map of Denbighshire, Flintshire and part of Caernarvonshire is by Michael Drayton to illustrate his epic poem Poly-Olbion published in 1612 and 1622. The map has been hand coloured and recently framed in a good quality antiqued gold and green wooden moulding and a pale green mount.
Michael Drayton (1563-1631) was a renowned Elizabethan poet and friend of William Shakespeare. He started working on his epic poem, Poly-Olbion in 1598 which celebrated the natural beauty of England and Wales. It was published in 1612 with 18 songs and maps including the map covering Flintshire, Denbighshire and part of Caernarvonshire in Wales, and this was followed in 1622 by an enlarged edition containing 30 songs and maps.
Emphasis was placed on the rivers which are represented by nymphs while other topographical features such as hills are symbolised by shepherds, and forests by huntresses. The towns and cities, of which only four are shown on this map – Conwy, St Asaph, Ruthin and Wrexham - are shown as female figures wearing crowns in the shape of a castle.
William Hole (?-1624) was probably employed to produce the engraved maps.
Dimensions:
Frame: 50 x 43 cm
Image: 33 x 25 cm
Condition: It is a good strong impression. However, there is a repaired tear at top centre which extends about 9cm into the image. The map, having been recently framed using the best materials including an archive quality mount, is ready to hang.
Postage & Packing: £8.50 within the UK. The map will be well-wrapped and placed in a large box to protect the glazing.
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Lamberhurst
Kent, England
Tel : 07931 370 372
Non UK callers : +44 7931 370 372
Michael Drayton (1563-1631) was a renowned Elizabethan poet and friend of William Shakespeare. He started working on his epic poem, Poly-Olbion in 1598 which celebrated the natural beauty of England and Wales. It was published in 1612 with 18 songs and maps including the map covering Flintshire, Denbighshire and part of Caernarvonshire in Wales, and this was followed in 1622 by an enlarged edition containing 30 songs and maps.
Emphasis was placed on the rivers which are represented by nymphs while other topographical features such as hills are symbolised by shepherds, and forests by huntresses. The towns and cities, of which only four are shown on this map – Conwy, St Asaph, Ruthin and Wrexham - are shown as female figures wearing crowns in the shape of a castle.
William Hole (?-1624) was probably employed to produce the engraved maps.
Dimensions:
Frame: 50 x 43 cm
Image: 33 x 25 cm
Condition: It is a good strong impression. However, there is a repaired tear at top centre which extends about 9cm into the image. The map, having been recently framed using the best materials including an archive quality mount, is ready to hang.
Postage & Packing: £8.50 within the UK. The map will be well-wrapped and placed in a large box to protect the glazing.
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Category Antique Ephemera
Date 1612
Early 17th Century Antiques Material Paper
Origin English
Item code as1016a198
Status For Sale
£275.00 
$344.05
€331.46
$344.05
€331.46
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We have a trusted delivery man who is a experienced in transporting antiques, pictures and fragile items. He can deliver to most places on mainland England and Wales and, depending on where he is on his schedule, it may take a few days or up to 4 weeks. Other couriers are available for Scotland and North Wales or where a shorter time frame is required. Purchases can also be collected in person from the Tunbridge Wells area in SE England.
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Lamberhurst
Kent, England
Tel : 07931 370 372
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