Playfair’s Map of Ancient Gaul Author(s)_Varinus Phavorinus (Bishop of Nocera) print code G1608/100

print code G1608/100

As well as Kerry Lee's 'London Town'

The map was first published in 1570

The plates were sold and Blome's name erased after his death and they were included in John Strype's edition of Stow's Survey printed in 1720 (which itself took over a decade to see through the press

Playfair’s Map of Ancient Gaul Author(s)_Varinus Phavorinus (Bishop of Nocera) print code G1608/100James Playfair (1738 1819) was Historiographer to the Prince of Wales and Rector of St Andrews. A comprehensively revised edition of his atlas, "elegantly engraved by the most eminent artists" was published posthumously. Condition & Materials Steel engraving, 48 x 59. 5 cm, original hand colour, blank verso, a map of ancient Gaul, prepared for Playfairs New General Atlas.