The Road from Whitby in Com: Ebor: to DURHAM

Cartographer / Artist: John Ogilby

Date Created: 1675

Medium: Map

Physical Dimensions: 18.3 x 13.6 inches

Geographic Scope: North Yorkshire and County Durham, England, United Kingdom

Archive Catalog ID: 4323

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

A classic 17th-century strip map from John Ogilby's landmark road atlas *Britannia*, charting the route from Whitby to Durham with extensions to Tynemouth and Sunderland in six continuous scroll bands detailing landmarks, topography, and distances.

Condition: Faint central vertical crease as issued. Light overall age toning and minor marginal wear. Vibrant hand coloring. Handwritten pencil reference "4323" in right margin. Verso details. Lined/backed on conservation tissue. Image shown mirrored/translucent through backing. Light age toning, minor creasing, and minor marginal wear. Complete sheet with original margins preserved

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The Road from Whitby in Com: Ebor: to DURHAM

By John Ogilby

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period 1675 Map by John Ogilby documenting North Yorkshire and County Durham, England, United Kingdom. Measures 18.3 x 13.6 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$160
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Map
Sheet / Plate Size
18.3 x 13.6 inches
Date / Era
1675
Geographic Scope
North Yorkshire and County Durham, England, United Kingdom
Archive Catalog ID
4323
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Faint central vertical crease as issued
  • Light overall age toning and minor marginal wear
  • Vibrant hand coloring
  • Handwritten pencil reference "4323" in right margin
  • Verso details
  • Lined/backed on conservation tissue
  • Image shown mirrored/translucent through backing
  • Light age toning, minor creasing, and minor marginal wear
  • Complete sheet with original margins preserved

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A classic 17th-century strip map from John Ogilby's landmark road atlas *Britannia*, charting the route from Whitby to Durham with extensions to Tynemouth and Sunderland in six continuous scroll bands detailing landmarks, topography, and distances.

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