LEICESTERSHIRE
Book Description
LEICESTERSHIRE by Thomas Moule c.1840s
A highly decorative and detailed 19th century Thomas Moule map of Leicestershire with vignette which include views of Belvoir Castle, Ulverscroft Abbey and Donnington Castle. The map appeared in Barclay's Complete and Universal English Dictionary (London: G. Virtue, 1840s). It was first published in 1836 and subsequent editions were published until 1852.
This is an original steel engraving with later beautifully hand coloured to bring out the main thoroughfares and railways, heraldic emblems, the county cartouche and vignettes of hunting scenes. Print approx. 26cm x 19cm.
Author
Thomas Moule
Date
c1840s
Condition
Very Good
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