Merian’s Map of Lyons Date of Publication_1749 Publisher’s blue embossed cloth

Publisher’s blue embossed cloth

Editio novissima atque omnium accuratissima

based on the Ordnance Survey and confined to a quarter-mile radius from each station

Old paper pasted over the lower half of the final page to obscure juvenile doodlles

folding into worn marbled slipcase with letterpress title (‘Worcestershire

Merian’s Map of Lyons Date of Publication_1749 Publisher’s blue embossed clothThis map of Lyons was published by Merian and his heirs in various works, including the Archontologia Cosmica and Theatrum Europaeum. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, 24. 5 x 34. 5 cm, black and white, slight spotting, blank verso.