Ancient Britain, Antique Map

This elegant hand-colored map of Roman Britain charts the ancient landscape before the Anglo-Saxon invasions transformed it forever. Published by Carey & Lea of Philadelphia, then America's preeminent atlas publisher, it presents the Celtic tribal territories and Roman provincial divisions with scholarly precision. The Brigantes dominate the north, the Iceni hold East Anglia, while Roman administrative regions like Flavia Caesariensis and Maxima Caesariensis overlay the native geography. The careful engraving by J.L. Harrison renders Latin place names that connect modern cities to their Roman origins: Londinium, Eboracum, Aquae Sulis. Roman roads trace their paths across the countryside, while the northern frontier zone suggests the great walls that marked the empire's limits. Original watercolors in soft pastels distinguish each territory, creating both a scholarly reference and a decorative object. A distinguished example of early American cartographic publishing, this map reflects the classical education that shaped nineteenth-century American intellectual life. For collectors of antique maps, Roman history, or British antiquities, it offers both scholarly substance and visual refinement. Size: 10.25" x 8.5" Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Original fold lines may be present. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.