Scotland U.K. 1782 Kitchin decorative cartouche hand colored miniature map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints
Scotland.
Issued 1772, London. Engraved by Kitchin.
Decorative mid-18th century engraved map with attractive hand color.
Pictorial vignette cartouche greatly enhances the visual appeal.
Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Bottom blank margin trimmed narrow to neat line long ago and nicely extended with old paper to facilitate framing display.
Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold lines.
Sheet Measures c. 8 1/4" H x 9 3/4" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 7 3/8" H x 8 3/4"W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2.
B15880