Plans of Several Farms in the Parishes of Bishops Castle & Lydham in the County of Salop, the Estates of John Oakeley, Esq. <<Original survey on vellum.>>

AUCTION 70 | Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autographed Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 118

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Plans of Several Farms in the Parishes of Bishops Castle & Lydham in the County of Salop, the Estates of John Oakeley, Esq. <<Original survey on vellum.>>

Autograph Manuscript Signed by Joseph Powell. Finely written in ink and illustrated in pen and ink and wash, comprising title within a fine Rococo border with a vignette view. Two large folding survey maps, twelve double-page (folding) survey maps. Armorial ex-libris of Herbert Oakeley loosely inserted. ff. 38 (vellum) and ff. 18 (paper). Original red morocco, wide gilt borders with spine gilt extra. Rubbed. Sm. 4to.

n.p: 1784-(88)

Est: $3,000 - $5,000

PRICE REALIZED $4,000

An extremely decorative survey of an 18th century estate in Shropshire. The surveyor, Joseph Powell of Bridgnorth has decorated every map with a fine cartouche, incorporating animals, foliage, urns, etc., and a view of the house in Firgrove. Some additional information in a different hand has been added on the flyleaves. <<A beautiful decorated estate surveys.>>