Early antique black and white engraved strip road map showing Leicestershire, England. Published by the London Magazine, c. 1767. Includes towns, rivers, roads, churches, etc. Decorative border around a description of the road from Hereford to Leicester. Text at bottom describes Leicestershire: "The air is mild and healthy, & soil in southern part is extremely fruitful. The field yields plenty of corn..." Verso shows part of a road map to Montgomery. Very good overall antique condition with mild toning. Verso image slightly visible through the paper. Measures approximately 8 x 5.5 inches (H x W) to the paper edges.
Genuine Antique Map
TOW516
Antique
Maker: London Magazine
$95.00
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