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Auction 131, Lot 20

"[Lot of 4]", Bickham, George

Subject: Title Pages, Britain

Period: 1754 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
6 x 10 inches
15.2 x 25.4 cm
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1) Britannia
2) Geographical Maps of the Counties in South Britain
3) Description of the Several Counties in South Britain; Containing England and Wales with following introduction page, (image 5 x 2.6").
4) [Dedication page] To the President, Vice President, & Council of the Society of ye Free British Fishery… A tear into the image is closed on verso with masking tape. George Bickham was one the most famous calligraphers of the 18th century. In 1733 Bickham produced the Universal Penman, which was designed as a practical penmanship instruction and copy-book for business men. Bickham also published The British Monarchy, which is a collection of 188 plates of historical notes with 43 plates of views of English and Welsh counties including several title pages.

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Condition:

All have some marginal defects and are overall very good, except the last plate, which is repaired with masking tape that should be replaced.

Estimate: $120 - $180

Sold for: $90

Closed on 3/17/2010

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