Book Description

Historic Jersey. A map drawn by Estra Clark, printed and published by Johnson, York 1957. On paper size 58 by 43 cm. Scale approximately 2 inches to the mile. Includes a compass rose, vignettes of Grosnez, Elizabeth and Mont Orgueil Castles, Hermitage Rock and a decorative cartouche with an image of the seal of the Bailiwick of the Isle of Jersey beneath the title. The map has text on the history and geography of the island around the borders and each of its parishes has a smaller vignette and more specific notes on its locality. Estra Clark was a Yorkshire-born teacher and artist who specialised in creating maps that were amusing and informative, capturing the optimism of the post war period. Colour. Has been folded. Good to VG condition.
Author Clark
Date 1957
Publisher Johnson
Illustrator Clark
Condition Good to VG

Price: £195.00

Offered by Arthur Hook

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