Description
This decorative map illustrates the counties of Middlesex and Hertfordshire in England, with their towns, villages, roads, rivers, and geographic features finely engraved. The map is bordered by ornate cartouches. In the upper left, the royal crest featuring a lion and unicorn is displayed, representing the English monarchy. The title cartouche, held aloft by allegorical figures, appears in the upper right. The map is further adorned with figures at the bottom left, symbolizing agricultural and pastoral life. Boundaries are hand-colored, and key towns like London and Hertford are prominently marked.
Condition Description
Engraving on laid paper. Some spots in the margins.