The Web edition of Saxton's map of Essex

SAXTON, Christopher.

Essexiæ Comitat Nova vera ac absoluta desciption Anº D.ni 1642.
London: William Web, 1645. 415 x 525mm.

Trimmed top and bottom, printed border reinstated with mss.

An example of William Web's rare re-issue of the Saxton map of Essex, the first printed map of the county, engraved in 1576. Web has made only two significant changes: the date has been updated, and the arms of Elizabeth have been replaced by those of Charles I (with a unicorn instead of a Welsh dragon), although the initials 'E R' have been left behind in error.

SKELTON: 27.
Stock ID : 11956