A wonderfully characterful piece of antique cartography, this Northumberland map dated 1760 has all the quiet confidence of a print that knows it belongs on the wall. Divided into the county’s historic wards and filled with roads, towns, boundaries, and period detail, it offers far more than a simple location map - it is a beautifully composed snapshot of old Northumberland in the refined style of Georgian mapmaking. This is an edited reproduction made from antique/public domain source imagery.
Perfect for a study, hallway, office, library, or country home, this vintage county map is a lovely choice for anyone with ties to Northumberland or a weakness for antique British cartography. There is something especially satisfying about the balance of crisp geography and decorative charm here - scholarly enough for the map enthusiast, but warm and distinctive enough to bring real personality to a room.
Print quality
Printed on 300gsm fine art cotton rag paper using archival pigment inks for superb detail, depth and longevity.
Mounting & Framing
Mounted prints are supplied with an antique white mount as standard, though a black mount is available on request.
Frames are UK-made in solid wood and finished with perspex glazing and an MDF back.
• Black/White – 20mm wide, 15mm deep
• Dark Rosewood – 35mm wide, 15mm deep
• Walnut Gold – 28mm wide, 14mm deep
As wood is a natural material, variations in tone and grain may occur. Not all sizes are available mounted. Sizes refer to the print area.
Attribution
This is an edited version of the following public domain image:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:A_New_Improved_Map_of_Northumberland_from_the_Best_Surveys_%26_Intelligences,_Divided_into_its_Wards_-_Shewing_the_several_Roads_and_true_Measured_Distances_between_Town_%26_Town_;_also_the_Rectories_and_Vicarages,_the..._-_btv1b530571747.jpg
