{"product_id":"pair-john-ogilby-britannia-strip-road-maps-norfolk-c1675-hand-coloured-framed","title":"Pair John Ogilby Britannia Strip Road Maps Norfolk c1675 Hand Coloured Framed","description":"\u003cp\u003eA scarce pairing of \u003cstrong\u003etwo original John Ogilby strip road maps\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cem\u003eBritannia\u003c\/em\u003e (first published 1675, with the 1698 re-issue), presented together in a single double-glazed frame so both sides are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maps include \u003cstrong\u003e'The Road from King's Lynn to Norwich, continued to Yarmouth in Norfolk'\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the route shown in the characteristic vertical scrolled strips, a decorative title cartouche bearing the royal arms, and contemporary \u003cstrong\u003ehand colouring\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eBy John Ogilby Esq.r, His Majesty's Cosmographer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOgilby's \u003cem\u003eBritannia\u003c\/em\u003e was the first British road atlas and is the foundation of English road mapping; original 17th-century plates are highly collectable, and a matched pair of Norfolk roads in one frame is an unusual and decorative offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e42 x 37 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. In good antique condition with hand colour and light toning consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e genuine period maps; please view the photographs closely as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e carefully packed and posted with tracking; UK and international postage available. Please study the photographs as part of the description and message with any questions before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54217283404060,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/4630\/0188\/files\/57_fbc3553f-aa69-4ca4-a512-7eb900b6ba8f.jpg?v=1781766546","url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/pair-john-ogilby-britannia-strip-road-maps-norfolk-c1675-hand-coloured-framed","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}