From ‘Langley’s New County Atlas of England and Wales’. Edward Langley (fl.1802-1835) was an established publisher and bookseller. He was also a printer and engraver. Joining forces with William Belch early in his career they would publish ‘Langley’s New County Atlas of England and Wales’ in 1818. The maps are variously dated between 1816-18. Each has an attractive vignette adorning the map. This example of Hertfordshire is in the first state, the second would bear the imprint of Joseph Phelps and was issued in 1820. Chubb 359; Hodson 77.1.