First edition thus January 1 1797. This is the reduced map with a scale of half-inch to the mile. Engraved map on paper laid onto linen, with hand-colouring to hundreds boundaries, coasts and woods, folding into 18 sections, with publisher's label to back, and original slipcase of card covered in blue paper, with publisher's label to front. Opened out size: 59 x 80cm; folded: 21 x 14 cm. The map itself is in Very Good condition, the surface mostly clean and bright, with some light browning and spotting, plus a few light handling marks ; the linen on the verso is tanned and with various handling marks. The slip case is fair only, having done its job over the years: worn and abraded, though original label is good, and it is still holding together as a case.