William Webb’s rare edition of Saxton’s map of Yorkshire

By SAXTON, Christopher, 1645

[Yorkshire].

British Isles English Counties

Author: SAXTON, Christopher
Publication place: [London
Publisher: William Webb
Publication date: 1645].
Physical description: Engraved map on two sheets joined, trimmed to neatline, some minor loss to marigins, and some slight abrasions.
Dimensions: 530 by 720mm (20.75 by 28.25 inches).
Inventory reference: 1786

Notes

The title cartouche has been erased and a view of “The Towne of Hull” substituted, with two ships and a sea monster added below. In place of Seckford’s arms is a plan of “The City of Yorke” after John Speed. Also the divisions, but not the names’, of the hundreds have been added.

Bibliography

Skelton 27 plates 25 and 26.
- Skelton, R. (1978). County Atlases of the British Isles 1579–1850. Folkestone: Dawson.

Biography

Christopher Saxton (c.1542–c.1611)

Christopher Saxton is known as “the father of English cartography”. He was born in Yorkshire and apprenticed to John Rudd, to train as a surveyor. His brother Robert Saxton was also a surveyor.

More about Christopher Saxton