1757 - The Great Roads Of England - Engraving After Atlas Of Vaugondy

Large and rare copperplate engraving, on thick paper, from the work Grandes routes d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande (G. Robert de Vaugondy, 1757, in Paris). after Abraham Wolfgangk (1634 – 1694) Printer-bookseller in Amsterdam, dedicated to the great bibliographer Cornelius van Beughem¹ (circa 1639 – 1710).

Imposing double-entry table indicating the distances separating the different English cities.
At the top an engraved cartouche representing two hands holding measuring instruments, on the right a succession of crowned coats of arms supported by angels complete this plate.

Dimensions:
. engraving: 51 x 59 cm
. sheet: 53 x 63 cm

GUILIELMO III, DG, ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, FRANCE AND HIBERIA REGI, RELIGIONS AND LIBERTIES OPPRESSED, LIBERATORS AND DEFENDERS. POLIOMETRIAM HANCCE BRITANNICAM A SE ARTIFICIOSE ADORNATAM HUMILLIME Dedicat. CORNELIUS DE BOUGHEM.
(Latin translation: William III DG² to the King of England, Scotland, France and Hybrid, Liberator and Defender of religion and the Liberty of the oppressed. This is British Poliometry. We have adored ourselves artificially, very humbly, Dedicated to C. van Beughem)

Please note: slightly trimmed borders (which run along the striking edge) not encroaching on the engraving. A discreet central fold, originally from the Atlas.
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1. Cornelius van (von) Beughem is the author of the first printed bibliography of incunabula in 1688. Of Prussian origin, he worked as a bookseller in Amsterdam before setting up his own shop (source: Breslauer & Folter). His work of compiled bibliographies was recognized during his lifetime and brought him great fame.
2. George III King of England (1738-1820).