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Auction 172, Lot 397

"Kaart van Londen enz. en van het Naby Gelegen Land Ruim een uur gaans Rondsom Dezelve Stad...", Tirion, Isaac

Subject: London, England

Period: 1754 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.3 x 11 inches
41.4 x 27.9 cm
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This attractive plan of London and the surrounding countryside was taken from the famous survey of John Rocque. The extents are described in the title as being within an hour's walk, with Hampstead and Wanstead in the north, and Kent and Putney in the south. A lettered key identifies important locations.

References: Howgego #102.

Condition: A

Issued folding with heavy toning and a short fold separation confined to the left blank margin.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $325

Closed on 4/17/2019

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