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Auction 180, Lot 415

"Children's Map of London", Bartholomew, John

Subject: London, England

Period: 1938 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
28.9 x 21 inches
73.4 x 53.3 cm
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This eye-catching pictorial map of London was intended for use by children. It covers the area from Hyde Park to London Tower and St. Pancras Station to Victoria Station. The densely filled map displays parks, buildings, named streets and several quotations from the likes of Noyes, Kipling and Cowher. True to its intended audience, the map is surrounded by numerous small vignettes depicting nursery rhymes including Humpty Dumpty, Jack & Jill and Little Miss Muffett, as well as six related coats of arms. Signed by L.G. Bullock at lower right. Blank verso.

References: Rumsey #12487.

Condition: A

A clean, colorful example with a few tiny splits at the fold junctions. Issued folding.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $550

Closed on 11/18/2020

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