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49* Europe. Munster (Sebastian), Untitled map of Europe depicted as a queen, Basel, circa 1580, uncoloured anthropomorphic woodcut map, with Iberia at the head with Italy and Denmark comprising the arms and Bohemia her heart, 290 x 170mm, German text above and on verso of map, mounted, framed and glazed A design originally created by Bucius (Johannes Putsch) in 1537. It has been postulated that the character of the map is not a woman at all but a representation of Charles V of Spain showing Europe with Spain as its crown. The British Isles is depicted in the most rudimentary style under the sceptre (1) £300 - £500
50 Folding maps. A collection of seven folding maps of England & Wales, 19th century, including Bowles & Carver (publishers). Bowles Road Director through England and Wales..., circa 1805, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, large ornate cartouche, 600 x 530mm, contained in a contemporary marbled slipcase with printed label to upper board, worn and frayed, together with Mogg (Edward). Mogg’s New Map of England and Wales with part of Scotland..., 1831, large engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, large calligraphic title, table of explanation displayed in a ‘curtain’ cartouche, 1320 x 1050mm, contained in a contemporary marbled card slipcase with a printed label to upper cover, worn and frayed at extremities, together with Cruchley (George Frederick). Cruchley’s Improved Geographical Companion throughout England and Wales Including part of Scotland, 1825, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, three extensive tables of explanation and reference, slight staining, 960 x 670mm, printed title label as endpaper, contained in a contemporary card slipcase with duplicate label to upper cover, with Walker (John & Charles). England & Wales founded upon the Grand Trigonometrical Survey..., 1841, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, calligraphic title, slight staining and offsetting, 1330 x 1010mm, contained in a contemporary cloth slipcase with morocco gilt label to upper cover, lower corners crudely repaired with masking tape, with another copy similar, and two further folding maps by Wyld and Smith
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£400 - £600
51 Foreign Maps. A mixed collection of approximately fifty-five maps, 18th & 19th century, engraved and lithographic maps, including examples by J & C Walker, Bowen, Kitchin, Hall, Neele, S. D. U. K., and Conder, various sizes and condition (approx. 55)
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Each lot is subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 20% (Lots marked * 24% inclusive of VAT @ 20%)
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£100 - £200