Poly Olbion 17thc Antique Map Cambridgeshire c1622 by Michael Drayton

A rare original map from1622 by Michael Drayton with Cambridgeshire , Bedford Ely and Huntingdon region. 

Measures with frame 14 & 3/4" or 37.5cm length and 11" or 28cm in height

Condition; Inspection found page crease in the center and some minor foxing otherwise condition is very good.

Bio'

Michael Drayton's 1622 map of Cambridgeshire is part of his epic poem collection, Poly-Olbion, which celebrates the beauty and history of England and Wales. These maps are unique for their allegorical style, featuring rivers as nymphs, hills as shepherds, and cities as crowned female figures. The maps were engraved by William Hole, one of the earliest known English engravers

Michael Drayton's Poly-Olbion is a public domain work, and the poem accompanying the map of Cambridgeshire can be found in the full text of the book. You can explore the poem and its rich descriptions of Cambridgeshire's geography and history on resources like the Poly Olbion Project platform which provides access to the text and maps, offering a fascinating glimpse into Drayton's poetic journey through England and Wales.