Description
A highly important and rare original copper-engraved map of Virginia, Maryland and Delaware by a great English cartographer, John Senex, London, 1719. It is considered one of the most important maps of the region from the latter part of the 17th century.
This very elegant map is centered on Chesapeake Bay and encompasses all of the territory from Norfolk, Virginia, up past Philadelphia in the north. Its antecedent was Augustine Herrman's 1673 manuscript map, which was first printed by Christopher Browne in 1685.
John Senex devised his own version of the map in 1719 and included it in his New General Atlas of 1721. This map is one of the earliest of the subject to be oriented with the north at the top, and it demonstrates that the geography of the region was by this time very well understood. The long-established provinces of Virginia and Maryland dominate the map, and in the north is the relatively new colony of Pennsylvania, founded by William Penn in 1681. Delaware is shown to be at this time still an appendage of Pennsylvania, known as the 'Lower Counties' of Penn's Grant. New Jersey is shown to be divided into East and West Jersey. An elegant Baroque title cartouche adorns the upper left corner.
Dimensions: 24 1/4" x 19", Unframed. Condition: Excellent.
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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
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This very elegant map is centered on Chesapeake Bay and encompasses all of the territory from Norfolk, Virginia, up past Philadelphia in the north. Its antecedent was Augustine Herrman's 1673 manuscript map, which was first printed by Christopher Browne in 1685.
John Senex devised his own version of the map in 1719 and included it in his New General Atlas of 1721. This map is one of the earliest of the subject to be oriented with the north at the top, and it demonstrates that the geography of the region was by this time very well understood. The long-established provinces of Virginia and Maryland dominate the map, and in the north is the relatively new colony of Pennsylvania, founded by William Penn in 1681. Delaware is shown to be at this time still an appendage of Pennsylvania, known as the 'Lower Counties' of Penn's Grant. New Jersey is shown to be divided into East and West Jersey. An elegant Baroque title cartouche adorns the upper left corner.
Dimensions: 24 1/4" x 19", Unframed. Condition: Excellent.
Please note: If you purchase multiple items, we'll gladly combine shipping"”just send us a message. Also, we offer white glove delivery to select areas, and if you're outside that range, your order will arrive within 5-7 days. Our goal is to ensure a fast and seamless shopping experience!
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
19 x 24.25 x 1 in
Chesapeake Bay: Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania & New Jersey Original Map by Senex, 1721
Estimate $3,900-$11,700
Starting Price
$2,600
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