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Auction 199, Lot 387

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

Subject: London, England

Period: 1938 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
28.7 x 21.3 inches
72.9 x 54.1 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. Backed with contemporary linen and self-folds into pictorial wrappers (3.7 x 7.5").

References: Rumsey #12487.

Condition: A

A clean colorful example with tiny pinholes in the bottom corners. Backed with contemporary linen and issued folding.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/11/2024

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