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Map, hand coloured copper plate engraving, fantastical map of Dorset,
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, published in Poly-Olbion, by Michael Drayton,
poet, engraved by William Hole, about 1612.
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Showing the rivers of Hampshire and Dorset, decorated with goddesses and
allegorical figures for forests, islands, etc.
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This bizarre map was published for inclusion in 'Poly-Olbion, or Chorographical
Description of all the Tracts, Rivers, Mountains, Forests and other parts of the
Renowned Isle of Great Britain, by Michael Drayton, poet; it is of no
topographical interest; but it is an interesting document of its time,
containing numerous classic allusions reminiscent of contemporary poetry and
masques.
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map feature:-
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hand coloured & sea moire effect & coast shaded & rivers &
forests |
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dimension:- |
wxh, sheet = 33.5x28cm |
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wxh, image = 328x251mm |
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wxh, plate = 33x25.5cm (approx) |
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reference:- |
Drayton, Michael: 1612 & 1622; Poly-Olbion |
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Map Group -- Drayton 1612 -- with Research Notes
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town names:-
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Hampshere
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Hampshire
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map name
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modern name
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| MN: 4.10.2001 |
