London to Carlisle Published 1766
Antique Road Map by John Gibson c1766
'A Correct MAP of the ROAD... to CARLISLE, commencing at Darlaston Bridge,' 'The ROAD from CARLISLE to BERWICK.' by J. Gibson / Gent. Mag c.1766
Method: Copper plate engraved
Creator: John Gibson
Published: c1766
Approx engraved area: 11.25" X 7.25" (287mm x 185mm)
Condition: Good Condition with later fine detailed outline and wash hand colour
Folds as issued, blank to verso, some general age tone.
Notes:Showing the route from Darlaston Bridge to Carlisle via Newcastle under Lyme, Warrington, Wigan, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal and Penrith; and then the route from Carlisle to Berwick via Jedburgh and Kelso which was drawn and engraved by J. Gibson and published in Sylvanus Urban's The Gentleman's Magazine (London: D. Henry, 1766).