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Auction 151, Lot 482

"[Lot of 3] Sweden & Norway [and] Sweden and Norway [and] Sweden Denmark Norway and Finland from the Best Authorities"

Subject: Scandinavia

Period: 1807-54 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

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An interesting lot of English maps of Scandinavia from the nineteenth century, each complete with details of towns, political boundaries, rivers, and topography.

A. Sweden & Norway, by Adam and Charles Black, from General Atlas Of The World, circa 1854 (10.1 x 15.1"). Engraved by Sidney Hall. Condition: Original color with one rust spot and some faint toning. (B+)

B. Sweden and Norway, by Charles Smith, from Smith's New General Atlas, dated 1816 (10.3 x 13.8"). Engraved by E. Jones. Condition: A nice impression. (A)

C. Sweden Denmark Norway and Finland from the Best Authorities, by Brightly & Kinnersly, dated 1807 (8.6 x 7.1"). Includes an inset of Iceland. Engraved by Barlow. Condition: Original color with light toning and offsetting from an opposing page of text. (B+)

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Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $75

Closed on 11/19/2014

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