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Auction 195, Lot 28
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"British Empire Throughout the World Exhibited in One View", Bartholomew, John

Subject: World

Period: 1865 (circa)

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Color: Printed Color

Size:
20.7 x 16.8 inches
52.6 x 42.7 cm
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This world map denotes the British Empire and its possessions in red. The tables in the top corners of the sheet identify the possessions, their date of acquisition, the population, and the area in square miles. Natives from various British possessions Australia, North America, Asia, Europe, and Africa are illustrated above and below the map. The map was engraved by J. Bartholomew and the figures were drawn and engraved by A. Thom. Published by A. Fullarton & Co.

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Condition: B+

A lightly toned sheet with a bit of soiling and short centerfold separations at top and bottom.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/15/2023

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