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Auction 92, Lot 248

"Lancastriae Comitatus palatinus clim pars Brigantum", Saxton/Hole

Subject: England

Period: 1610 (circa)

Publication: Camden's Britannia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12 x 11.5 inches
30.5 x 29.2 cm
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Very attractive county map with characteristic detail of the topography and towns. The sea is stipple engraved and embellished with a beautiful, large compass rose and the distance scale topped by calipers. The title cartouche is also very decorative.

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Condition: B

Discoloration in margins and a bit of faint foxing.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $230

Closed on 9/13/2000

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