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Lot 5465:
Nottinghamshire by Robert Morden 1695
Map of Nottinghamshire by Robert Morden. Published in Camden’s Britannia by Abel Swale, Awnsham and John Churchill, London 1695.
A fine copper engraved original antique county map of Nottinghamshire, England. A highly detailed map with decorative title cartouche and scales of great, middle and small miles. An excellent example greatly enhanced with attractive later hand-colouring. In the centre of the image lies the ‘Forest of Sherewood, ‘ (Sherwood Forest) as described in the legend of Robin Hood.
Size: 16.5in x 13.75in (41.9cm x 34.9cm)
Condition: The print is in excellent condition but slightly trimmed – please inspect the image carefully as it is very accurate.
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