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Auction 89, Lot 161

"The Continuation of ye Road from Barstable to Truto",

Subject: England

Period: 1675 (circa)

Publication: Britannia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.7 x 14 inches
45 x 35.6 cm
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A lovely pictorial road map which begins in Hatherley in Devonshire and meanders through Cornwall to Truro on the banks of the Tern River. Decorated with compass roses and a boldly engraved strapwork title cartouche. On very sturdy, quality paper. Complete with the accompanying text sheet containing a description of the sites along the route.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $400 - $450

Sold for: $300

Closed on 12/8/1999

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