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Auction 108, Lot 313

"Westmorlandiae Comitatus qui olim Spectauit ad Brigantas", Saxton/Kip

Subject: England

Period: 1607 (circa)

Publication: Camden's Britannia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.2 x 10.2 inches
31 x 25.9 cm
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An early map of the county of Westmoreland that was engraved by William Kip based upon the famous survey by Christopher Saxton. It is fully engraved to show all the salient features of the county including market towns, forests, parks, hills and bridges. Decorated with large strapwork title and scale cartouches.

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Condition: B

Ink residue from printer's plate, else very good.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Unsold

Closed on 9/29/2004

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