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Auction 110, Lot 341

"Die Britischen Inseln und das Umliegende Meer", Perthes, Justus

Subject: Britain

Period: 1877 (dated)

Publication: Stieler's Hand-Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16 x 13 inches
40.6 x 33 cm
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Very detailed and precisely engraved map of the British Isles extending through the North Sea. Inset within the map is a plan of London, a small map locating the Crystal Palace, and of the islands of Helgoland and Oberland in Germany. This map has a very interesting use of contour stipple engraving to show depths in the surrounding sea. Outline color is used to delineate the political divisions. With a small vignette of a bird's-eye view of Rockall.

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Condition: A

Light overall foxing, concentrated in blank margins.

Estimate: $50 - $70

Unsold

Closed on 3/2/2005

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