"The Continuation of ye Extended Road From Barnstable to Truro…", Ogilby, John

John Ogilby's 'Britannia' was published between 1675 and 1698. It is a landmark in the mapping of England and Wales. Its unique format constituted the first national road-atlas of any country in Western Europe. It was composed of maps of seventy-three major roads and cross-roads, presented in a continuous strip-form, on a uniform scale of one inch to a mile. Each beautiful map includes wonderful detail of the countryside with each strip containing a large compass rose to indicate changes in direction.

A very nice strip-style road map that details the route between Hatherley and westward to Truro with a major crossing on the Camel River. Great detail including villages, bridges, river crossings, hills and much more. Decorated with numerous compass roses and a boldly engraved strapwork title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Later coloring.