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Auction 125, Lot 460

"Mongomery Comitatus qui olim Pars Ordovicum", Saxton/Kip

Subject: England

Period: 1637 (published)

Publication: Camden's Britannia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 10.3 inches
31.2 x 26.2 cm
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An early map of the county of Montgomeryshire engraved by William Kip and based upon the famous survey by Christopher Saxton. It is fully engraved to illustrate all the salient features of the county including market towns, forests, parks, hills and bridges. Decorated with large strapwork title and scale cartouches.

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Condition: A

Sharp impression and attractive old color.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $75

Closed on 9/24/2008

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