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Ogilby Collection

"Discovering the Past: John Ogilby's Intricate Maps" Step back in time with John Ogilby, a renowned artist and cartographer of the 17th century

Background imageOgilby Collection: Map of Essex, 1678. Artists: John Ogilby, William Morgan

Map of Essex, 1678. Artists: John Ogilby, William Morgan
Map of Essex, 1678. From Essex, actually surveyed, with the several Roads from London &c. by Francis Lamb. [Philip Lea, Essex, 1678]

Background imageOgilby Collection: Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 2) The Continuation of the Road from London to Aberystwyth

Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 2) The Continuation of the Road from London to Aberystwyth
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Background imageOgilby Collection: Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 1) The Road from London to Aberystwyth

Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 1) The Road from London to Aberystwyth
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Background imageOgilby Collection: Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 6) The Continuation of the Road from London to Barwick

Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 6) The Continuation of the Road from London to Barwick
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Background imageOgilby Collection: Map of the City of London by John Ogilby 1676. Ogilby (also Ogelby

Map of the City of London by John Ogilby 1676. Ogilby (also Ogelby, Oglivie - 16001676) was a Scottish translator, impresario and cartographer

Background imageOgilby Collection: Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 5) The Road from London to Barwick

Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 5) The Road from London to Barwick
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Background imageOgilby Collection: Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 3) The Continuation of the Road from London to Aberystwyth

Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 3) The Continuation of the Road from London to Aberystwyth
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Background imageOgilby Collection: Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 4) The Road from London to Arundel

Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 4) The Road from London to Arundel
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Background imageOgilby Collection: Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 7) The Continuation of the Road from London to Barwick

Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 7) The Continuation of the Road from London to Barwick
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Background imageOgilby Collection: Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 9) The Continuation of the Road from London to Barwick

Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 9) The Continuation of the Road from London to Barwick
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Background imageOgilby Collection: Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 11) The Continuation of the Road from London to the City of Bristol

Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 11) The Continuation of the Road from London to the City of Bristol
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Background imageOgilby Collection: Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 10) The Road from London to the City of Bristol

Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 10) The Road from London to the City of Bristol
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Background imageOgilby Collection: Plan of Arundel and Essex houses, from an original etching by Hollar, published in Ogilby

Plan of Arundel and Essex houses, from an original etching by Hollar, published in Ogilby
3636477 Plan of Arundel and Essex houses, from an original etching by Hollar, published in Ogilby and Morgans twenty-sheet plan of London (engraving) by English School

Background imageOgilby Collection: Title page to John Ogilbys Britannia, engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar

Title page to John Ogilbys Britannia, engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar
XJF451353 Title page to John Ogilbys Britannia, engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1675 (engraving) by Barlow, Francis (1626-1702) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOgilby Collection: The Lyon and the Kid, from Ogilbys Aesopics, 1668. Creator: Richard Gaywood

The Lyon and the Kid, from Ogilbys Aesopics, 1668. Creator: Richard Gaywood
The Lyon and the Kid, from Ogilbys Aesopics, 1668

Background imageOgilby Collection: The dog in the manger from illustration to John Ogilbys AEsopic s

The dog in the manger from illustration to John Ogilbys AEsopic s: Or A Second Collection of Fables... 1666

Background imageOgilby Collection: The Return of Monarchy; the first triumphal arch erected for Charles II in his passage

The Return of Monarchy; the first triumphal arch erected for Charles II in his passage through the city of London for his coronation, April 22, 1661, 1662

Background imageOgilby Collection: Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 8) The Continuation of the Road from London to Barwick

Old Road Strip Map (PLATE 8) The Continuation of the Road from London to Barwick
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Background imageOgilby Collection: REPTILES / TURTLES 1598

REPTILES / TURTLES 1598
Dutch explorers on the island of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, find huge turtles as well as other novel species Date: 1598

Background imageOgilby Collection: Middle and Inner Temple, City of London, 1871. Artist

Middle and Inner Temple, City of London, 1871. Artist
Middle and Inner Temple, City of London, 1871. Plan of Middle Temple and Inner Temple showing their proximity to the River Thames

Background imageOgilby Collection: Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci, 1671. Artist: Ogilby, John (1600-1676)

Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci, 1671. Artist: Ogilby, John (1600-1676)
Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci, 1671. Private Collection

Background imageOgilby Collection: Portrait of Ferdinand Magellan, 1671. Artist: Ogilby, John (1600-1676)

Portrait of Ferdinand Magellan, 1671. Artist: Ogilby, John (1600-1676)
Portrait of Ferdinand Magellan, 1671. Private Collection

Background imageOgilby Collection: Muteczuma Rex ultimis Mexicanorum, 1671. Artist: Ogilby, John (1600-1676)

Muteczuma Rex ultimis Mexicanorum, 1671. Artist: Ogilby, John (1600-1676)
Muteczuma Rex ultimis Mexicanorum, 1671. Private Collection

Background imageOgilby Collection: Britannia Atlas, 1675. Artist: Ogilby, John (1600-1676)

Britannia Atlas, 1675. Artist: Ogilby, John (1600-1676)
Britannia Atlas, 1675. From a private collection

Background imageOgilby Collection: Francisco Pizarro, 1671. Artist: Ogilby, John (1600-1676)

Francisco Pizarro, 1671. Artist: Ogilby, John (1600-1676)
Francisco Pizarro, 1671. Private Collection

Background imageOgilby Collection: London actually Surveyed, 1677 (1886). Artist: William Griggs

London actually Surveyed, 1677 (1886). Artist: William Griggs
London actually Surveyed, 1677 (1886). A map showing the streets in the City of London around Guildhall eleven years after the Great Fire

Background imageOgilby Collection: Britannia Atlas: The Continuation of the Road from London to Aberystwyth, 1675

Britannia Atlas: The Continuation of the Road from London to Aberystwyth, 1675. Artist: Ogilby, John (1600-1676)
Britannia Atlas: The Continuation of the Road from London to Aberystwyth, 1675. From a private collection

Background imageOgilby Collection: John Ogilby

John Ogilby
JOHN OGILBY Scottish writer and translator, notably of Virgil. Date: 1600 - 1676

Background imageOgilby Collection: Lady Ogilby

Lady Ogilby
LADY OGILBY Wife of sir David Ogilby Date: CIRCA 1806

Background imageOgilby Collection: soldier kissing woman hand 1666 Etching second state

soldier kissing woman hand 1666 Etching second state
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Background imageOgilby Collection: Lyon Kid Ogilby Aesopics ca 1668 Pen brown ink

Lyon Kid Ogilby Aesopics ca 1668 Pen brown ink
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Background imageOgilby Collection: Lyon Kid Ogilby Aesopics 1668 Etching sheet 12 1 / 2 x 9

Lyon Kid Ogilby Aesopics 1668 Etching sheet 12 1 / 2 x 9
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Background imageOgilby Collection: Portrait of John Ogilby, Paul van Somer (II), 1659 - 1704

Portrait of John Ogilby, Paul van Somer (II), 1659 - 1704

Background imageOgilby Collection: 1673 Man headed bear ape after Ogilby

1673 Man headed bear ape after Ogilby
Papio and man-headed beast. Published in Amsterdam in 1673 by Jacob Von Meurs for Arnoldus Montanus " De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld" after the first book related to America by Ogilby

Background imageOgilby Collection: PEXP2A-00065

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Francisco Pizarro portrait in full armor. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier portrait in Montanus and Ogilby


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"Discovering the Past: John Ogilby's Intricate Maps" Step back in time with John Ogilby, a renowned artist and cartographer of the 17th century. His detailed maps provide us with a glimpse into the past, showcasing the roads and cities of England during this era. One such map is "Map of Essex, 1678, " created by Ogilby in collaboration with William Morgan. This intricate piece depicts the county of Essex, highlighting its towns, villages, and landmarks. It serves as a valuable historical document that allows us to explore how this region appeared centuries ago. Ogilby's expertise is further showcased in his series of "Old Road Strip Maps. " These include "The Continuation of the Road from London to Aberystwyth" (Plate 2), "The Road from London to Aberystwyth" (Plate 1), and "The Continuation of the Road from London to Barwick" (Plates 6 & 7). These strip maps were designed for travelers seeking guidance along their journeys. They feature detailed illustrations and annotations that guide readers through various routes across England. In addition to these road strip maps, it also crafted a map specifically dedicated to London - "Map of the City of London by John Ogilby 1676. " This masterpiece provides an invaluable insight into how our capital city looked over three centuries ago. As we delve deeper into his collection, we encounter more fascinating works such as "The Road from London to Arundel" (Plate 4) and "The Continuation of the Road from London to Bristol" (Plates 9 &11). Each map offers unique insights into different regions' landscapes while demonstrating Ogilby's meticulous attention to detail. John Ogilby's legacy lives on through these remarkable pieces. They serve not only as navigational tools but also as windows into history itself.