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Auction 120, Lot 470

"Kaart van Londen enz. En van het Naby Gelegen Land ruim een Uur gaans, rondsom dezelve Stad…", Tirion, Isaac

Subject: London, England

Period: 1754 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.2 x 11 inches
41.1 x 27.9 cm
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Attractive plan of London and the surrounding countryside taken from the famous survey of John Rocque. The extents are described in the title as being within an hour's walk, with Hampstead and Wanstead in the north, and Kent and Putney in the south. A lettered key identifies important locations.

References: Howgego #102.

Condition: A+

Printed on a sturdy sheet, issued folding, now flattened. Side margin with binding trim, but still sufficient for framing.

Estimate: $500 - $600

Sold for: $400

Closed on 7/18/2007

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