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21.03 Angling
in Troubled Waters: A serio-comic map of Europe, 1899, by
Frederick W. Rose, London
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This map
and others like it were created by Rose and published by
George W. Bacon toward the end of the 19th
century. The map in full color shows various countries of
Europe as human figures except Norway and Sweden which are
depicted as two dogs on a leash. Cuba, Philippines, Egypt ,
Asia and other countries are represented by fishing lines
coming from the west. The map is rated Very Good [see our
rating criteria on the Home Page]. In original color, the
verso is blank; the map measures approximately (28.0" x
20.1" - 72 x 51.2 cm). $2200. ($10.50 shipping /
handling /ins.) ***SOLD***
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21.04-b
Political Map in a Garibaldi Like Figure, Germany, by William
Harvey, c1869, London
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Arthur
and journalist , Dr. William Harvey complied cartoon maps
and rhymes in his publication Geographical Fun Being
Humorous Outlines of Various Countries. The
chromolithography print depicts the political geography of
Europe in human form. Harvey’s publication first appeared
in 1869, published by Hodder & Stoughton. The firm of
Vincent, Brooks, Day & Son printed the maps and
introduction. The descriptive lines (rhymes) were written
by Aleph, the pseudonym of William Harvey. The idea behind
the maps was taken from sketches drawn by Lillian Lancaster
a 15-year old girl born in 1852 in London and who was trying
to amuse her sick brother confined to bed. She became an
accomplished comic actress and singer. Lillian married and
in later life lived in Brighton, England. She died in 1939
at the age of 87. The print is rated Very Good [see our
rating criteria on the Home Page] in original color on heavy
paper it measures approximately (7.8" x 9.4") verso is
blank. $230. ($6.50 shipping / handling / ins.)
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21.04-c
Political Map in a Garibaldi Like Figure, Holland - Belgium,
by William Harvey, c1869, London
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Arthur
and journalist , Dr. William Harvey complied cartoon maps
and rhymes in his publication Geographical Fun Being
Humorous Outlines of Various Countries. The
chromolithography print depicts the political geography of
Europe in human form. Harvey’s publication first appeared
in 1869, published by Hodder & Stoughton. The firm of
Vincent, Brooks, Day & Son printed the maps and
introduction. The descriptive lines (rhymes) were written
by Aleph, the pseudonym of William Harvey. The idea behind
the maps was taken from sketches drawn by Lillian Lancaster
a 15-year old girl born in 1852 in London and who was trying
to amuse her sick brother confined to bed. She became an
accomplished comic actress and singer. Lillian married and
in later life lived in Brighton, England. She died in 1939
at the age of 87. The print is rated Very Good [see our
rating criteria on the Home Page] in original color on heavy
paper the it measures approximately (7.8" x 9.4") verso is
blank. $230. ($6.50 shipping / handling / ins.)
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d Political Map in a Garibaldi Like Figure, Prussia,
by William Harvey, c1869, London
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Arthur
and journalist , Dr. William Harvey complied cartoon maps
and rhymes in his publication Geographical Fun Being
Humorous Outlines of Various Countries. The
chromolithography print depicts the political geography of
Europe in human form. Harvey’s publication first appeared
in 1869, published by Hodder & Stoughton. The firm of
Vincent, Brooks, Day & Son printed the maps and
introduction. The descriptive lines (rhymes) were written
by Aleph, the pseudonym of William Harvey. The idea behind
the maps was taken from sketches drawn by Lillian Lancaster
a 15-year old girl born in 1852 in London and who was trying
to amuse her sick brother confined to bed. She became an
accomplished comic actress and singer. Lillian married and
in later life lived in Brighton, England. She died in 1939
at the age of 87. The print is rated Very Good [see our
rating criteria on the Home Page] in original color on heavy
paper it measures approximately (7.8" x 9.4") verso is
blank. $230. ($6.50 shipping / handling / ins.)
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Political Map in a Garibaldi Like Figure, Denmark, by
William Harvey, c1869, London
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Arthur
and journalist , Dr. William Harvey complied cartoon maps
and rhymes in his publication Geographical Fun Being
Humorous Outlines of Various Countries. The
chromolithography print depicts the political geography of
Europe in human form. Harvey’s publication first appeared
in 1869, published by Hodder & Stoughton. The firm of
Vincent, Brooks, Day & Son printed the maps and
introduction. The descriptive lines (rhymes) were written
by Aleph, the pseudonym of William Harvey. The idea behind
the maps was taken from sketches drawn by Lillian Lancaster
a 15-year old girl born in 1852 in London and who was trying
to amuse her sick brother confined to bed. She became an
accomplished comic actress and singer. Lillian married and
in later life lived in Brighton, England. She died in 1939
at the age of 87. The print is rated Very Good [see our
rating criteria on the Home Page] in original color on heavy
paper it measures approximately (7.8" x 9.4") verso is
blank. $230. ($6.50 shipping / handling / ins.)
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21.07 Comic Map of the British Isles indicating the
Political Situation in 1880, c1880, by Frederick W. Rose, London
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A caricature map
of the British isles prior to the general election of that
year. Figures of Disraeli, Salisbury, Gladstone and Parnell
overlay the geography. Published by George W. Bacon &
Company; the map is in strong lithographic color, back has
been reenforced with Japanese paper, borders have been
extended, several small tears at fold marks have been
repaired. The map is rated Very Good [see our rating
criteria on the Home Page] the map measures approximately
(19.0" x 21.5" - 48 x 54.8 cm). $2100. ($10.50
shipping / handling / ins.)
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21.08 Punchinellography of England - January 1, 1808 - by J. M.
Wauthier, c1808, published by Didier & Tebbett, London
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This rare copy of
a political map has each of England’s 54 county districts
depicted by heads of persons taken from history, literature,
mythology, folklore, etc. There is a table at the left side
of the map identifying each county with the name of a
person. An example is Gloucester County - John Wilkes
(1727-1797) Member of Parliament and writer on freedom of
the press. A concentric title block is located in the upper
right. The map measures approximately (18.9" x 21.7" -
47.2 x 54.5 cm) and is rated Very Good with fold marks noted
as issued; in original color. $2150. ($10.50
shipping / handling / ins.)
***SOLD***
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21.10 The Evil Genius of England Represented in Several
Scenes Relating to the War, c1740, published in London
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This satirical
broadsheet chronicling the events which led to the War of
Jenkins’ Ear, commencing in October 1739 and leading to the
War of Austrian Secession (1740 - 1748). The map is dated
December 6, 1740 “according to an Act of Parliament”. There
are a number of map inserts; beginning clockwise, at the top
is Spain, Portugal, and then western North Africa. North
America (Britain’s Colony) in the upper right, then Spain
again in the lower right. At center bottom is France, then
France and Spain with England. The map overall is divided
into three columns; from left to right, “War Declared” shown
in a sketch; then in the center portion are political
figures voicing their collective thoughts of war. The
copperplate engraving is rated Very Good [see our rating
criteria on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws. It
measures approximately (20.7" x 15.5" - 52 x 39.5 cm) verso
is blank. $3200. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)
***SOLD***
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