18th Century Old Map of Devonshire by Herman Moll

Detailed and highly decorative early 18th century map of Devonshire by Herman Moll.

Probably from the second edition of A New Description of England and Wales dated circa 1724. Features archeological and historical illustrations to the borders.

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Originally belived to be Dutch engraver, Moll's exact place of origin is unknown, although his birth year is generally accepted to be the year 1654. He came to England about 1678 and by the end of the seventeenth century had set up his own business and become a leading geographer and publisher. He produced many maps of all parts of the world, ranging from roads to continents and was associated with Greenville Collins and John Seller. He produced maps from his studies of the work of other cartographers. Due to his important work in Netherlands' cartography and the fact that he undertook a journey in his late years on behalf of the Netherlands, it is assumed he originated from Amsterdam or Rotterdam. The name, "Moll" occurred not only in the Netherlands however but also in the northern part of Germany.

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John Speed Original Map of Devonshire dated 1676

Devonshire by John Speed published by Bassett and Chiswell c.1676

From The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine 
Good imprint, later hand colouring, reinforcing to bottom centerfold, repair to bottom left margin corner, two wormholes to left and right margins. 

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Scott Polar Expedition Commemorative Map

2012 is the centenary of Scott's fateful expedition to the South Pole. In commemoration of this, Plymouth artist, Cheri Hunston was commissioned by the ISCE to produce an original piece of artwork: The International Scott Centenary Expedition Commemorative Map.

Scott Antarctic Map - Centenary 2012

 The map took 330 hours to complete, with over 30 hours research. All hand drawn in ink, capturing late Victorian and early Edwardian style, it is intricately detailed and portrays the story of Scott’s expedition, as well as a sense of the uniqueness of Antarctica and its inhabitants.

Available as a limited edition giclee print (only 100 available), each print is supplied with a certificate of authenticity and booklet 'The Making of the Map'.

More details and mail order here: Scott Centenary Antarctic Map

"Cheri Hunston has produced a remarkable artwork to mark the centenary of Scott's Last Expedition and the ISCE2012 project. It makes a wonderful souvenir of this remarkable year. Her pen and ink work is distinguished and a worthy testament to the work of those she salutes from the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, especially mapmakers and artists. She has incorporated so many references, both historic and current, into the details of her Antarctic centenary map that I constantly find new delights in it. It brings much enjoyment to this Antarctic buff and will do so for years to come to the hundred lucky people who manage to obtain prints. Congratulations to Cheri on a wonderful piece of work."
Dr David M. Wilson, Polar Historian and great nephew of Dr Edward Wilson of the Antarctic.

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