John Seller

18th Century Map of Caermarthen Shire

John Seller's 18th century map, "Caermarthen Shire" is an original engraving published in 1787 for Francis Grose "The Antiquities of England and Wales". The borders surrounding this map of Caermarthen Shire show part of Cardigan Shire to the north, to the west is Pembroke Shire, and to the east Brecknock Shire, and Glamorgan Shire. Francis Grose states that great quantitites of Roman coins of very early date have been dug up, particularly in ancient camp near Kilmean, Lhwyd. Grose also mentions that the antiquities worthy of notice are, Abergwilly Church, Caer Kenin Castle, Carmarthen Castle and Priory, Danesawr Castle, Green Castle near Carmarthen, Kidwilly Castle, Llaugharne Castle, Llanstenphen Castle, Rook Castle and Whitland Abbey near St. Clear. This eighteenth century English county map Caermarthen Shire stands as a fine, original example of early British cartography and the art of John Seller.

18th Century Map of Caermarthen Shire

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published by Francis Gross for "The Antiquities of England and Wales".

"The Antiquities of England and Wales", John Seller (London, 1639 - 1701)
#	Image	Title	Medium	Date
01.-		18th Century Map of Angelsea Island by John Seller	Original Engraving	1695 (Grose edition, 1787)
02.-		18th Century Map of Brecknock Shire by John Seller	Original Engraving	1695 (Grose edition, 1787)
03.-		18th Century Map of Caermarthen Shire by John Seller	Original Engraving	1695 (Grose edition, 1787)
04.-		18th Century Map of Caernarvonshire by John Seller	Original Engraving	1695 (Grose edition, 1787)
05.-		18th Century Map of Cardinganshire by John Seller	Original Engraving	1695 (Grose edition, 1787)
06.-		18th Century Map of Flintshire by John Seller	Original Engraving	1695 (Grose edition, 1787)
07.-		18th Century Map of Herefordshire by John Seller	Original Engraving	1695 (Grose edition, 1787)
08.-		18th Century Map of Montgomery Shire by John Seller	Original Engraving	1695 (Grose edition, 1787)
09.-		18th Century Map of Northamptonshire by John Seller	Original Engraving	1695 (Grose edition, 1787)
10.-		18th Century Map of Northumberland by John Seller	Original Engraving	1695 (Grose edition, 1787)
11.-		18th Century Map of Suffolk by John Seller	Original Engraving	1695 (Grose edition, 1787)

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Title:	18th Century Map of Caermarthen Shire
Artist:	Seller, John (London, 1639 - 1701)
Date:	1695 (Grose edition, 1787)
Medium:	Original Engraving
Publisher:	Francis Grose, London
Note:	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.
	This original map of Caermarthen Shire hails from John Seller's most famous series of English maps, the "Anglia Contracta". First printed in 1695, the set consisted of sixty-two miniature maps of the countries of England and Wales. John Seller's aim was to create attractive and accurate maps on a scale which the traveller could easily refer to., They have long been praised as among the best miniature maps ever made. The borders surrounding this map of Caermarthen Shire show part of Cardigan Shire to the north, to the west is Pembroke Shire, and to the east Brecknock Shire, and Glamorgan Shire.
	This original engraving entitled, "Caermarthen Shire" originates from the Francis Grose edition of 1787, and was published with his lengthy, "The Antiquities of England and Wales". In total, editions of the "Anglia Contracta" maps were printed in 1695, 1696, 1703, 1787, and 1801. As English county maps did not require revisions do to new discoveries, virtually all maps were reissued in various editions. John Speed's great county maps, for example, went through more than twelve editions from 1611 to 1770. Nevertheless, one should keep in mind that these early maps by John Seller and his contemporaries are very scarce. At this time, the engraved copper plates could yield no more than three to four hundred impressions before the lines would all but disintegrate.
Edition:	Grose edition published in 1787
Source:	Anglia Contracta (Francis Grose Esq. Edition, 1787) "The Antiquities of England and Wales"
	English County Map
Size:	5 1/4 X 6 1/4 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Buy Now	Price: $165.00 US
Condition:	Printed on 18th century hand-made, laid paper and with full margins as published by Francis Grose in London in 1787. This original engraving is a fine impression, some foxing, otherwise in good condition throughout. Altogether, this original engraved eighteenth century English county map of Caermarthen Shire stands as a prime example of early English cartography and the art of John Seller.
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