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Lot #392 - A map of the Bishopric of Durham by Robert Morden, 18th century

  • Auction House:
    Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Sale Name:
    The Autumn Auction Series
  • Sale Date:
    16 May 2021 ~ 11am (AEST)
  • Lot #:
    392
  • Lot Description:
    A map of the Bishopric of Durham by Robert Morden, 18th century
    Episcopatus Dunelmensis Vulgo, the Bishopric of Durham By Robt. Morden., copper engraving produced by Robert Morden for publication in Edmund Gibson's translation of William Camden's Britannia first published by Abel Swalle and Awnsham & John Churchill in 1695
    37 x 42cm
  • Notes:
    This is the first series of maps to mark longitude in minutes of time (top border) as well as in degrees (bottom border). For most counties longitude is based on the meridian of St. Paul's, London.
  • Estimate:
    A$300 - 500
  • Realised Price:
    $0.00
  • Category:
    Books & Manuscripts

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