Old Map of Essex in 1724 by Herman Moll - Southend, Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon, Romford matte paper antique cartography print stylized waves

stylized waves

This striking vintage star map showcases the Lynx constellation along with Telescopium Herschelii

distinctive pattern of spots

Compiled from official surveys

Old Map of Essex in 1724 by Herman Moll - Southend, Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon, Romford matte paper antique cartography print stylized wavesHerman Moll was a Dutch born cartographer who settled in London and became one of the most prolific English mapmakers of the early 18th century, producing detailed county surveys as well as maps of the wider world for a growing market of merchants, travellers and gentleman collectors. This map of Essex was published around 1724 as part of Moll's set of English county maps, engraved with the dense lettering and decorative touches typical of his work,