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antique maps and cartography: cartography
People of the past moved about their countries in different ways, and this influenced the way they interacted. It is also very important for looking at how the maps they made symbolized how they identified with their local area. Often maps of previous centuries show villages that are now non-existent, or curiosities such as landmarks and waypoints that are rather humorous.
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Christopher Saxton hand-coloured map of Huntingdon dating circa 1607
oliver sargent antiques, surrey, united kingdom
Christopher Saxton hand-coloured map of Huntingdon dating circa 1607. A good example being 35.2 cm wide and 29.1cm wide for the map. Well mounted in its attractive frame 53.5cm wide by 48.3cm tall. Ready to...
£145.00
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