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21.03 Angling in Troubled Waters: A serio-comic map of Europe, 1899, by Frederick W. Rose, London

 

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***
 

21.04-b    Political Map in a Garibaldi Like Figure, Germany, by William Harvey, c1869, London

 

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.)   

21.04-c       Political Map in a Garibaldi Like Figure, Holland - Belgium, by William Harvey, c1869, London

 

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.)   

21.04- d        Political Map in a Garibaldi Like Figure, Prussia, by William Harvey, c1869, London

 

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.)        
 

21.04-f         Political Map in a Garibaldi Like Figure, Denmark,  by William Harvey, c1869, London
 

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.)     ***SOLD***

21.07         Comic Map of the British Isles indicating the Political Situation in 1880, c1880, by Frederick W. Rose, London

 

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.)     
 

21.08      Punchinellography of England - January 1, 1808 - by J. M. Wauthier,  c1808,  published  by  Didier & Tebbett, London

 

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*** 
 

21.10             The Evil Genius of England Represented in Several Scenes Relating to the War, c1740, published in London

 

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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