: Authentic 1695 maps were printed on hand-laid paper . This paper has a visible ribbed texture (chain lines and laid lines) when held up to the light.
: Unlike the 1722 edition, which often features a "prancing horse" watermark, the original 1695 prints often lack a watermark or have small, varying ones. 1695.jpg
For high-quality reproductions or archival-grade paper prints suitable for framing, several specialized sources offer these maps: : Authentic 1695 maps were printed on hand-laid paper
: Sites like Lindisfarne Prints provide hand-colored versions of the 1695 Morden maps on high-quality stock. : First editions from 1695 often have small
: The 1695 first edition paper is notably thinner than that used in later editions, such as the 1722 reprint. It typically has an off-white color and may show natural aging like minor foxing or toning.
: First editions from 1695 often have small or tight margins , as the plates were large for the paper size used. Key Collections and Sources