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Auction 111, Lot 372

"The Continuation of the Road from London to Holyhead", Gardner, Thomas

Subject: England

Period: 1719 (published)

Publication: A Pocket-guide to the English Traveller

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.5 x 6.2 inches
26.7 x 15.7 cm
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Small, strip-style road map from this very scarce work. The map is very similar to Ogilby's maps in style and decoration, but on a reduced scale. Beginning at mile 61 from London, the road winds its way through villages, woods, hills, and parks to the city of Lichfield. Includes nice plans of Coventrey and Lichfield. Very decorative chart with scroll-like panels and six compass roses.

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Condition: A

Lovely impression and coloring.

Estimate: $120 - $140

Sold for: $90

Closed on 6/8/2005

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