Leicestershire Maps

21x27 cm

LEICESTERSHIRE | By JOHN CARY Engraver.
London: Published July 1. 1809 by J.Cary Engraver & Map-seller, N.^o 181 Strand.

Copper engraving by John Cary. This series of maps, commonly known as his "quarto" series, were published in Cary's New and Correct English Atlas and were justifiably popular, running to many editions from 1787 until about 1804. Re-engraved plates extended the life of the series from 1808 to 1843 and lithographic transfers from the plates by later publishers continued publication until about 1876 - a life of nearly 90 years.

A small light mark in blank area top right but it remains a very good example in fine original hand colour from the 2nd edition of the re-engraved plate published in 1809. Includes original page of typeset text description of the county.