A New Map of England shewing the Lines of all of the Navigable Canals
Book Description
A New Map of England shewing the Lines of all of the Navigable Canals with those which have been proposed, engraved for the General History of Inland Navigation by T Conder, London 1795. On folding linen in 12 sections size 71 by 57 cm. With a key to canals already executed, canals already proposed and the navigable rivers. Hand coloured. Despite its title the map includes all of Wales. Worms and Baynton-Williams describe Conder as an engraver, cartographer, bookseller and printmaker active in London in the late 18th century. Folds into a marbled front cover which has the title on a panel. Some age toning and occasional ink spots. Several folds have small gaps at the fold joints though there is no loss. Overall Good condition.
Author
Conder
Date
1795
Publisher
Conder
Illustrator
Conder
Condition
Fair to Good
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