"Caernarvonshire" published by Francis Grose in his Antiquities of England and Wales, 1786. Originally drawn, engraved and published by John Seller around 1695, this re-issue by Grose has Seller's name removed. Printed on the top half of a page, the rest of which (and the reverse) carries a historical description of the county in letterpress. Copper engraved map with original hand colour, slight age browning, otherwise good condition with plate mark and wide margins. Map size 14.5 x 12 cms plus good margins. Ref E7874
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