A New Map of England & Wales, Projected Upon the Trigonometrical Operations, Made for the General Survey of the Kingdom
Published by James Wyld (Successor to Mr. Faden), London, 1826
- Map
- Used
Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since May 1, 2020
Condition: Used
US$ 450.00
Quantity: 1 available
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38-1/2 x 51 inches in 42 panels mounted to linen, folded to 5 x 8-1/2, outer panels backed with marbled paper. Intaglio printed in black with hand colored boundaries, mail roads and cities. Published October 1, 1826. Ghosting of titles, top and bottom margins perforated, edges and backing slightly soiled. Slipcase covered in matching marbled paper with mounted title label: "A New Map of England & Wales, and part of Scotland, Projected Upon the Trignometrical [sic] Operations, Made for the General Survey of the Kingdom. Published by James Wyld, (Successor to Mr. Faden,) Geographer to His Majesty, and H. R. H. the Duke of York, No. 5, Charing Cross.": edges rubbed, scuffs and stains, previous owner signature. James Wyld the Elder was apprenticed to the map publisher William Faden from 1804 to 1811, taking over the business upon Faden's retirement in 1823. Wyld the Younger inherited the business in 1836. The map' symbol key "Explanation of the signs" includes Railways, but we have been unable to locate its use on the map though a few lines existed, such as the Middleton Railway in Leeds.OCLC locates a single holding of this 1826 edition, at the British Library.…
Seller Inventory # 12899
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A New Map of England & Wales, Projected Upon the Trigonometrical Operations, Made for the General Survey of the Kingdom
- Author
- WYLD, James [The Elder]
- Publisher
- James Wyld (Successor to Mr. Faden), London
- Publication year
- 1826
- Condition
- Very Good map
- Dust jacket
- Good+ slip case
- Binding
- Folding map in slipcase
- Seller catalogs
- Cartography, England and the English
Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 3.50 | US$ 14.75 |
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Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long’s historical and bibliophilic interests. Our store is located in downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood and is open seven days a week. In our on-going effort to provide a diversified inventory, we are acquiring fine and unusual books. From incunabula to 20th Century literature, from journals of voyages to autograph letters, no book or manuscript is beyond our purview. We would be delighted to consider all printed or written materials. Discretion is our hallmark. Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct. We take pride in our customer service.…
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HOUSE OF LONG LLC LONG BROTHERS FINE AND RARE BOOKS % JEFFREY JOSEPH LONG SOLE MBR
400 Occidental Ave. S.
Seattle, WA U.S.A. 98104
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Orders from residents of Washington State subject to 10.1% sales tax.
All books are packed and shipped within 24 hours of receipt of order. Every book is professionally packaged in a heavy cardboard box and shipped via US Postal Service, fully insured. Shipping rates are $3.50 per book; an additional $1 for every book thereafter. Sets and oversized volumes might require additional postage – indication of such will be noted in the book description. Those orders ship at cost, as do international orders, for which shipping will be determined per sale. Other shipping modes are available per arrangement. Institutions will be billed per requirements.
Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct as outlined by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America. We take pride in our customer service.
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All books are shipped well-packed in cardboard boxes. Domestic US orders priced at $3.50 per order. Insurance for sales $75 and above included. International shipping expense is at cost, to be offered prior as a condition of sale -- buyer may choose to decline transaction if international shipping is too expensive, once that's determined.