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Auction 126, Lot 474

"Brecknoc Comitatus pars olim Silurum", Saxton/Kip

Subject: Wales

Period: 1610 (circa)

Publication: Camden's Britannia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 10.5 inches
31.2 x 26.7 cm
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An early map of the county of Brecknokeshire 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: B+

Estimate: $120 - $160

Unsold

Closed on 12/3/2008

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