{"product_id":"1853-antique-vellum-land-deed-hillingdon-middlesex-hand-drawn-map-signed","title":"1853 Antique Vellum Land Deed: Hillingdon, Middlesex - Hand-Drawn Map (Signed)","description":"Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwn a beautiful, original piece of mid-Victorian history. This hand-inscribed legal indenture, dated October 13, 1853, is an authentic conveyance document detailing the transfer of land known as \"Lot 25\" within the Cowley Estate in the parish of Hillingdon, Middlesex.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical and Aesthetic Highlights\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Victorian Indenture: A professionally preserved legal instrument on high-quality vellum, featuring exquisite calligraphy, original revenue stamps, and official wax seals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnique Feature – Hand-Drawn Map: This document includes a rare, original hand-drawn property map in the margin, clearly outlining the parcel of land and its relationship to the surrounding \"Norton Road\" and \"Middle Shot Lane.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: This deed serves as a primary source document recording a mid-19th-century real estate transaction between parties including Daniel Norton and William Henry Kitchen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtisanal Quality: The ornate \"This Indenture\" script and professional iron-gall ink handwriting make this a perfect display piece for collectors, \"dark academia\" aesthetics, law office decor, or historical archives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDate: October 13, 1853\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocation: Hillingdon, Middlesex, UK (Cowley Estate)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Authentic vellum (animal skin parchment)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition with original fold lines, clear text, and intact wax seals. Please refer to the photos to appreciate the document's historical character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho Should Buy This?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollectors of Legal History: Ideal for those documenting property law and British land records.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterior Decorators: Its unique map, rustic texture, and historical seals provide a sophisticated, classic atmosphere for framing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocal Historians \u0026amp; Genealogists: A valuable primary record of land ownership in 19th-century Hillingdon.","brand":"The Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58739906511008,"sku":null,"price":69.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/ff9964b3-abd8-4e6e-ab78-3249456f5182.jpg?v=1787097149","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/1853-antique-vellum-land-deed-hillingdon-middlesex-hand-drawn-map-signed","provider":"Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}