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Auction 176, Lot 390

"Cary's Reduction of His Large Map of England and Wales, with Part of Scotland; Comprehending the Whole of the Turnpike Roads...", Cary, John

Subject: England & Wales

Period: 1821 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
24.6 x 29.6 inches
62.5 x 75.2 cm
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Dissected and linen-backed folding map filled with detail of the counties, market towns, roads, post routes and canals. Folding into original marbled-paper covered slipcase with original label.

References:

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with contemporary color and light soiling. There is an 8" separation in the linen at juncture of segments at bottom right and a similar 5" separation at top left. The slipcase is heavily worn with a small portion partially detached along the side at top. Brown ink scribbling on label and name of a previous owner on map verso.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $300

Closed on 2/12/2020

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