Road from London to Rye in Sussex. Ogilby Strip Map. Senex c1759.

by Ogilby - Senex

Early map of Road from London to Rye Antique Map of Sussex with wonderful geographical detail in place of street signs. Ogilby Road Map by Senex circa 1759.

This road map is an original copperplate engraving by John Ogilby and John Senex, published by J. Bowles & Sons of London for the pocket edition of 'The Roads through England Delineated, or Ogilby’s Survey, Revised, Improved & Reduced to a Size Portable for the Pocket'.

It’s a very decorative and informative little map.  These maps were actually used to travel the roads of England. There is another strip map on the reverse side: Part of the Road from London to Portsmouth in Hampshire, - so you get two for the price of one..
Approximate size of this map is 17 x 22cm (6 x 8.5 inches).