Chester England United Kingdom City Wall Ruins 1805 decorative city plan map

Chester.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Cheshire, Chester, Handbridge, City Plan, River Dee, Coat of Arms).

Issued 1805, London by Vernor & Hood. Engraved by J. Roper, under the direction of Brayley.

Fine early 19th century engraved city plan with lovely hand color. Small vignette engraving shows medieval walls.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original center fold.

Sheet Measures c. 9" H x 10 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7" H x 9" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.

[R35822].