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Greenwood (Christopher) Map of the County of York"¦ by Order of The Honourable Board of...
Greenwood (Christopher)
Map of the County of York"¦ by Order of The Honourable Board of Ordnance"¦ Surveyed in the Years 1815, 1816 & 1817"¦ 1817, Leeds, Robinson, Son & Holdsworth, Wakefield, J. Hurst & C. Greenwood. First edition of this engraved large-scale map in early and unfaded wash colour, printed on nine folding linen-backed folio sheets. Engraved by S.J. Neele, total dimensions approx. 1860 x 2160mm. Large calligraphic title and Dedication, altitudes of principal mountains upper left, key below. Some surface soiling, linen at verso browned and spotted.
A must-have survey for the map collector and an impressive production, combining accuracy, historical interest and decorative appeal.
Map of the County of York"¦ by Order of The Honourable Board of Ordnance"¦ Surveyed in the Years 1815, 1816 & 1817"¦ 1817, Leeds, Robinson, Son & Holdsworth, Wakefield, J. Hurst & C. Greenwood. First edition of this engraved large-scale map in early and unfaded wash colour, printed on nine folding linen-backed folio sheets. Engraved by S.J. Neele, total dimensions approx. 1860 x 2160mm. Large calligraphic title and Dedication, altitudes of principal mountains upper left, key below. Some surface soiling, linen at verso browned and spotted.
A must-have survey for the map collector and an impressive production, combining accuracy, historical interest and decorative appeal.
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £300 - £500
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