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Auction 157, Lot 450

"A Map of Great Britain and Ireland", Moll, Herman

Subject: Britain

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication: Magna Britannia...

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.8 x 6.8 inches
24.9 x 17.3 cm
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This small map of Great Britain extends to include Ireland and the western coast of mainland Europe. It is filled with details including towns, cities, rivers, and topography. An inset at top left depicts the Faroe, Shetland, and Orkney island groups. Decorated by a simple block-style title cartouche and distance scale in British miles.

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Condition: B

Issued folding with light toning, offsetting, and a few small spots.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $30

Closed on 5/4/2016

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