An accurate map of the County of Worcester divided into its hundreds and drawn from the best authorities. Illustrated with historical extracts relative to natural history, produce, trade and manufactures; shewing also amongst various improvements, the rectories, vicarages, charity schools, religious houses, &c.
by Bowen, Emanuel:
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London, John Tinney, Robert Sayer, Thomas Bowles and John Bowles and Son (Carington Bowles)., 1756. Copper engraving, sheet size 53 x 78.8 cm, dissected into 16 panels and laid on linen, original hand colour in outline, some wear and separation at folds, handwritten paper label pasted to verso, folding into worn marbled slipscase with letterpress title (Worcestershire, with name of map-maker added in a contemporary hand). Title and dedication to George, 6th Earl of Coventry (courtier and Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire, 1722-1809) set within rococo cartouches. Detailed geographical and historical notes in the borders, some of which are suspect, but in keeping with the thinking of contemporary antiquaries. For example, the etymology of Droitwich (Droitwich Spa since the 19th century) is suggested as Durtwich, probably from its dirty situation. Modern interpreters suggest droit as in the French right, referring to the grant of a charter by King John. Earlier Roman and Anglo-Saxon names relate to the production of salt, and the association of the county with the very best kind of salt for fineness, whiteness and hardness is well attested. Lampreys from the River Severn, and great quantitiesof local cider and perry also rate a mention. Our example of the map was issued separately, but it was also published in editions of Kitchin and Bowens Large English Atlas, compiled 1753-60. Map
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- Title
- An accurate map of the County of Worcester divided into its hundreds and drawn from the best authorities. Illustrated with historical extracts relative to natural history, produce, trade and manufactures; shewing also amongst various improvements, the rectories, vicarages, charity schools, religious houses, &c.
- Author
- Bowen, Emanuel:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- London, John Tinney, Robert Sayer, Thomas Bowles and John Bowles and Son (Carington Bowles).
- Date Published
- 1756
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- British Counties;
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