John Ogilby - Britannia (1675) - 1939 Facsimile Edition (Alexander Duckham 40th Anniversary Gift)- (102 colour plates). An exceptionally rare and beautifully preserved 1939 facsimile edition of John Ogilby's landmark 1675 atlas, Britannia. This unique edition was privately published by Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd. to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary on December 7th, 1939, and was printed in England by the renowned printers Waterlow & Sons Limited. Instead of a standard commercial release, this volume was produced as a high-quality token of goodwill for Duckham’s personal friends and close business associates. The book includes a beautifully printed introductory presentation page featuring a printed message from A. Duckham himself, explaining his lifelong passion for the "Ogilby Road Maps." Content: Features full-color illustrated allegorical frontispiece, the detailed 1675 title page, introductory text, and a complete suite of 10O plates gilby's iconic, revolutionary "strip-map" road itineraries of England and Wales. Binding: Original landscape-oriented cloth boards with an elegant red and gold gilt title label inset on the front cover. Historical Significance: Published just as World War II was breaking out, few of these private corporate gift editions have survived intact, making it a highly collectible piece crossover between cartographic history and British industrial heritage. Condition Report: Binding: Hardcover cloth is intact and structurally solid. Shows natural age-toning, light handling marks, and minor edge wear consistent with its age, giving it a great vintage patina. Interior: Very clean and crisp. The paper is bright, and the binding remains tight. Plates & Printing: The vibrant color frontispiece and all strip maps are in excellent, undamaged condition with beautiful color preservation. Dimension: 25.0 x 31.5 cm. Photos supplement descriptions. "Please View & Used the photos for Part of Description & Further Condition Details"!!! Ship tracked & Insured.