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Auction 89, Lot 169

"Birmingham",

Subject: England

Period: 1839 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16 x 13 inches
40.6 x 33 cm
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Extremely detail city plan with all the major buildings shown in outline and even the names of prominent landholders. At bottom are architectural elevations of several public buildings and churches. At top right is an inset of the vicinity of the city showing the boundaries per the Reform Act. Trimmed nearly to neatlines, as issued, and a tiny bit of pale foxing.

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Condition: B

Estimate: $60 - $80

Sold for: $25

Closed on 12/8/1999

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