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Old County Map of England & Wales by Lewis, 1844: Major Roads & Railways g primakoff the political climate within theStep into the intricate world of Victorian cartography with Samuel Lewiss Map of England & Wales: Divided into counties, a masterwork first published in 1844. This meticulously hand colored map was created to accompany Lewiss renowned Topographical Dictionary, a monumental reference work that sought to capture the ever evolving landscape of 19th century Britain. The maps original purpose was both practical and scholarly: to illuminate the intricate