Bedfordshire, England - John Seller - 1695
An attractive and rare late 17th century map of Bedfordshire which appeared in John Seller's Anglia Contracta (London: J. Seller, 1694/1695).
John Seller 1639-1701 - (fl. 1660-1697) was a noted English map maker and publisher of the time, particularly for his sea charts; interestingly, financial difficulties had seen him produce the Anglia Contracta to help revive his fortunes. The maps themselves were reworked and reissued nearly a century later for Francis Grose's Antiquities of England & Wales. John Seller (London, 1639 - 1701) had an active life. He was the Royal Hydrographer and mathematical instrument maker to King Charles II and James II. John Seller was also a major British publisher of maps, charts and geographical and nautical publications. Such fine series of maps as, "Atlas Minimus" (1679), "New System of Geography" (1685), "Atlas Terrestris" (1680-1685), and "The English Pilot" were developed by his hand.
The Map is accompanied with a Green Mount for framing.
An attractive and rare late 17th century map of Bedfordshire which appeared in John Seller's Anglia Contracta (London: J. Seller, 1694/1695).
John Seller 1639-1701 - (fl. 1660-1697) was a noted English map maker and publisher of the time, particularly for his sea charts; interestingly, financial difficulties had seen him produce the Anglia Contracta to help revive his fortunes. The maps themselves were reworked and reissued nearly a century later for Francis Grose's Antiquities of England & Wales. John Seller (London, 1639 - 1701) had an active life. He was the Royal Hydrographer and mathematical instrument maker to King Charles II and James II. John Seller was also a major British publisher of maps, charts and geographical and nautical publications. Such fine series of maps as, "Atlas Minimus" (1679), "New System of Geography" (1685), "Atlas Terrestris" (1680-1685), and "The English Pilot" were developed by his hand.
The Map is accompanied with a Green Mount for framing.
An attractive and rare late 17th century map of Bedfordshire which appeared in John Seller's Anglia Contracta (London: J. Seller, 1694/1695).
John Seller 1639-1701 - (fl. 1660-1697) was a noted English map maker and publisher of the time, particularly for his sea charts; interestingly, financial difficulties had seen him produce the Anglia Contracta to help revive his fortunes. The maps themselves were reworked and reissued nearly a century later for Francis Grose's Antiquities of England & Wales. John Seller (London, 1639 - 1701) had an active life. He was the Royal Hydrographer and mathematical instrument maker to King Charles II and James II. John Seller was also a major British publisher of maps, charts and geographical and nautical publications. Such fine series of maps as, "Atlas Minimus" (1679), "New System of Geography" (1685), "Atlas Terrestris" (1680-1685), and "The English Pilot" were developed by his hand.
The Map is accompanied with a Green Mount for framing.
Code : A434
Cartographer : Cartographer / Engraver / Publisher: John Seller
Date : Publication Place / Date - 1695
Size : Sheet size: Image Size: 19 X 18 cm
Availability : Available
Type - Genuine - Antique
Grading A
Where Applicable - Folds as issued. Light box photo shows the folio leaf centre margin hinge ‘glue’, this is not visible otherwise.
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