Lot 272
London & Middlesex.- Rocque (John) A Topographical Map of the County of Middlesex, engraved wall map, 1754
Hammer Price: £1,100
Description
London & Middlesex.- Rocque (John) A Topographical Map of the County of Middlesex, large wall map, titled in French and English, showing from Richmond Park to Rickmansworth, and Stoke Heath across to Waltham Abbey, with London in the lower right corner, and a decorative title cartouche upper right, engraving, with hand-colouring, on four sheets conjoined, total sheet 1005 x 1365 mm (39 1/2 x 53 3/4 in), mounted on conservation support, browning and surface dirt to upper central join, small tear in the upper margin affecting the title, scattered spotting and surface dirt, some toning to sheet, unframed, 1754
Description
London & Middlesex.- Rocque (John) A Topographical Map of the County of Middlesex, large wall map, titled in French and English, showing from Richmond Park to Rickmansworth, and Stoke Heath across to Waltham Abbey, with London in the lower right corner, and a decorative title cartouche upper right, engraving, with hand-colouring, on four sheets conjoined, total sheet 1005 x 1365 mm (39 1/2 x 53 3/4 in), mounted on conservation support, browning and surface dirt to upper central join, small tear in the upper margin affecting the title, scattered spotting and surface dirt, some toning to sheet, unframed, 1754