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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 110 - closed 3/2/2005

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Lot #358: "Scotland: Drawn from the best Authorities" Lavoisne/Aspin

Antique map chart Scotland Drawn from the best Authorities
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Estimate:
$75.00 - $100.00
Sold for: $55.00

Lot 358
By: Lavoisne/Aspin
Subject: Scotland
Date: 1820

Publication: Genealogical, Historical, Chronological & Geographical Atlas

Condition: B
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Color: hand color

Size: 12.2 x 14 inches
31.0 x 35.6 cm

Detailed map on a folio sheet with English text at sides and bottom describing the country in great detail. Features include mountains and watershed, towns and villages and a well developed road system. Includes an interesting Curiosities section that mentions the gift some Scotts reportedly had concerning "Second Sight, a faculty, or gift, once supposed to reside among the Highlanders…" Inset of Shetland Isles. On a full folio sheet measuring 21.7 x 17.4".

Very nice impression and original coloring. Short centerfold splits at top and bottom as often seen in this atlas. A little toning along centerfold and two short tears just to neatline, else very good.

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