An authentic antique map of the Isle of Wight from the mid-19th century, taken from Thomas Dugdale's "Curiosities of Great Britain: England & Wales Delineated". Steel-engraved and beautifully detailed, this map captures the island's geography as understood by Victorian cartographers.
Dugdale's works were popular reference books of their era, combining maps with descriptions of notable landmarks, history, and local curiosities. This map is a genuine original engraving from that publication.
Details:
- Cartographer: Thomas Dugdale
- Date: c.1840s
- Type: Steel engraving
- Source: "Curiosities of Great Britain: England & Wales Delineated"
- Condition: Very good antique condition
- SKU: 21
A genuine piece of Victorian cartography, ideal for framing.