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17th-Century English Antique Strip Map / Coaching Road Map By John Ogilby (B.1600-D.1676)

A 17th-century English antique hand-coloured strip map. Also known as a coaching road map.

Entitled “The Road From Ipswich, Suffolk to Norwich and thence to Cromer on the Sea Coast, Norfolk” by the cartographer, John Ogilby, circa 1675.

John Ogilby, Ogelby, or Oglivie (17th November 1600 – 4th September 1676) was a Scottish translator, impresario, publisher and cartographer.

He is best known for his book “Britannia”, published in 1675, in which he mapped approximately 7500 miles of British roads using a strip map format.

Our charming example is presented behind glass with a green-grey slip and an ebonised and gilt Hogarth frame.

Provenance – England, 17th-century.

Condition – Please refer to the images. There is some minor age-related discolouration to the paper. The map displays well. A further detailed condition report is available upon request

Size – Width 54 cm x Height 44 cm including the frame (21 1/4″ x 17 1/3″)

 

 

 

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