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Auction 203, Lot 393

"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: Hedendaagsche Historie of Tegenwoordige staat van Groot Brittannie

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.3 x 11.1 inches
41.4 x 28.2 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

A crisp impression, issued folding on a bright, watermarked sheet with a short tear in the right margin that has been closed on verso with old paper.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 4/23/2025

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