The Fens. Wells (Samuel), The Great Level of the Fens Called Bedford Level..., 1829

The Fens. Wells (Samuel), To the Most Noble The Governor, The Bailiffs and Conservators of The Great Level of the Fens Called Bedford Level..., 1st edition, G & I Cary, 1829, engraved map with contemporary hand-colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, calligraphic title cartouche, mileage scale, table of explanation, compass rose and the arms of the company which undertook the drainage, slight staining, 820 x 790 mm, marbled endpapers, bound in contemporary red half morocco gilt over marbled boards, joints cracked, some wear to extremities

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A scarce map of the Fens. The coat of arms bears the motto '“Arridet Aridum”. A translation would be 'dryness pleases'. We could find only one copy listed on Copac which is held by the National Trust Libraries. There is also another copy in the Victoria State Library in Australia.

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