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Auction 143, Lot 443

"Plan van London, Westmunster en Southwark / Plan de Londres, Westmunster & Southwark", Bohn, Francois

Subject: London, England

Period: 1765 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
25.3 x 13.6 inches
64.3 x 34.5 cm
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A handsome bird's-eye plan of the city of London and surrounding countryside. Numerous tiny boats float in the Thames River. The title is emblazoned on a banner with the city coat of arms at center. Engraved by Cornelis van Baarsel.

References: Howgego #136

Condition: A

Issued folding, now pressed, on watermarked paper with a binding trim at left that has been replaced with old paper and a short binding tear that has been archivally repaired.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $425

Closed on 2/13/2013

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