Bedfordshire. Original Antique map by Thoams Moule of the County of Bedforshire. Published in 1831. Hand coloured.

An original antique map by Thomas Moule published in 1831 by George Virtue and hand coloured at a later date.

Moule was one of the most prominent map makers of the mid nineteenth century andis best known for his highly decorated county maps of England. This was unusual during Victorian era when maps had become more academic and informative. Moule’s decorative ornamental borders, heraldic shields and costumed figures were more reminiscent of a bygone age. Each map had at least two vignette illustrations of notable properties and the county town or city.