1833 Antique Map: Carmarthenshire by Creighton

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique map "Carmarthenshire." Offered with outline hand colour. DATE PRINTED: c.1833 SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 24.5 x 19.5 cm, 9.75 x 7.75 inches (medium) plus margins . ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by R. Creighton and engraved by J & C Walker. John Walker (fl. 1813-1873) and Charles Walker (1799-1872) were British cartographers, geographers, and map engravers, and the sons of the engraver and Admiralty hydrographer, John Walker (fl. 1783-1831). John, the better known of the two sons, was a founding member of the Royal Geographic Society. A third brother, Thomas (fl. 1805-1865), succeeded his father as a hydrographer to the Admiralty. Roger Creighton (1796-1838) was a British draughtsman and land surveyor, principally known for working on Greenwood's county maps and Samuel Lewis' Topographical Dictionary. Published by Samuel Lewis (c. 1782 – 1865), the editor and publisher of topographical dictionaries and maps of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The aim of the texts was to give in 'a condensed form', a faithful and impartial description of each place. The firm of Samuel Lewis and Co. was based in London. Samuel Lewis the elder died in 1865. His son of the same name predeceased him in 1862. PROVENANCE: A map published in 'A Topographical Dictionary of Wales: Comprising the Several Counties, Cities, Boroughs, Corporate and Market Towns, Parishes, Chapelries, and Townships, with Historical and Statistical Descriptions : Illustrated by Maps of the Different Counties ; and a Map of Wales, Shewing the Principal Towns, Roads, Railways, Navigable Rivers, and Canals ; and Embellished with Engravings of the Arms of the Cities, Bishopricks, Corporate Towns, and Boroughs ; and of the Seals of the Several Municipal Corporations ; with an Appendix Describing the Electoral Boundaries of the Several Boroughs, as Defined by the Late Act., London.' [Lewis's Topographical Dictionary of Wales]. TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good. Suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: . Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

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