A group of five folding maps, circa 1880, engraved and print...

Hammer

£180

A group of five folding maps, circa 1880, engraved and printed onto linen backing in 21 sections with card and cloth cover, and marbled end sheet, 'Cruchley's Reduced Ordnance Map of England and Wales', published by G. F. Cruchley, Map Seller & Globe Maker, 81 Fleet Street, comprising sheet number 20, London, with trimmed lower edge, sheet number 37, Stafford and surrounds, sheet number 43, Manchester and surrounds, sheet number 47, Bay of Morecambe, Lancaster and coastlands, and sheet number 52, Lake District and surrounds, each hand coloured and with later additions showing railway lines in red, each 53.5 by 69cm, and 18.5 by 10.5cm, when folded. (5)