| Method | Copper engraved |
| Artist | Fuller, Thomas |
| Published | [London, 1655] |
| Dimensions | 350 x 280 mm |
| Notes |
A rare birds-eye view of the city of Cambridge in 1634, published by Thomas Fuller in 1655 as part of his History of the University of Cambridge since the Conquest. Colleges, halls, churches, public buildings, public and private land, and river systems are marked alphabetically and in roman numerals, corresponding to a key in the top right corner. A dedication to Baptist Noel, 3rd Viscount Campden and MP for Rutland, praises him as the author's 'Maecenas' and is topped by the Noel crest. Although the map provides a relatively inaccurate impression of the locations of many of Cambridge's colleges, it is historically interesting for being the earliest to show Sidney Sussex, and the last to represent the old buildings of Clare Hall, before they were remodelled in 1635. Thomas Fuller (1608 - 16th August 1661) was a British theologian and writer, best known for his popular illustrated series, the Worthies of England. Fuller was a prolific author, writing on theological matters, church history, medieval history, translations of Latin classics, and British and local histories. Amongst his more celebrated works is a Historie of the Holy Warre, about the Crusades, and the History of the University of Cambridge since the Conquest, the latter reflecting his long association with the University as a student at Queens College, a Fellow at Sidney Sussex, and a Prelate of St Benets for Corpus Christi. Condition: Pressed central horizontal fold as issued. Trimmed to neatline at top and bottom, as issued, now remargined. Creasing near centre fold. Minor time toning and staining to plate. Punctures to top and bottom left of plate. Laid to old album page. |
| Framing | mounted |
| Price | £600.00 |
| Stock ID | 51950 |