Hertfordshire Maps

12x9 cm

HERTFORDSHIRE
London. Published by G.& J.Cary. N^o.86 S^t.James's Str.
A re-engraved and revised version of of the map issued by John Cary in 1806 which in turn, was a re-engraved version of his 1789 map. All were issued under the title of Cary's Traveller's Companion, a highly successful work necessitating the re-engraving of worn plates to continue publication. This issue, published with his brother George, between 1822 and 1835, was the only version with place names on the map engraved to read with North at the top, the title, imprint and distances from London being engraved sideways. The final issue was by lithographic transfer in Crutchleys' Railroad Companion to England and Wales...in 1862.
This map of Hertfordshire is the only version with place names on the map engraved to read with North at the top, the title, imprint and distances from London being engraved sideways.
A very good clean example in original hand colour from the first state, without the London & Birmingham Railway, issued between 1822 and 1828.
Hodson Printed Maps of Hertfordshire ref. 83(i)