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An unusual and interesting map of the town and surrounds of Morpeth in Northumberland. Other villages shown are: Bedlington, Netherton, Choppington and Hepscott. In 1831 he was asked to survey the boundaries of the proposed Parliamentary Boroughs for the Great Reform Act, producing a series of one-inch and two-inch maps. Size: 330 x 510 mm. Lithograph with original outline colour. Some general and textural offsetting, folds as issued, otherwise in good condition.