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Auction 121, Lot 456

"[Lot of 2] Edimbourg [and] View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill",

Subject: Scotland, Edinburgh

Period: 1683-1892 (circa)

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A charming pair of views of Edinburgh spanning the 17th to the 19th centuries.

1) Edimbourg is a lovely miniature bird's-eye view of the town and surrounding countryside from Alain Mallet's Description de l'Univers, published in 1683. It is hand colored, and measures (4 X 6"). 2) View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill is a delicate, black and white wood engraving, circa 1892 (8 x 5.5").

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Condition: A+

Map 1 with lovely old color, some worming on the right margin, well away from the map. Hinge remnants on the verso.

Estimate: $275 - $375

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/26/2007

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