“Tyrone and Down” … 1843 … by Alfred Adlard … 1843 … 5” x 8” (13 cms x 20 cms) … later hand colour. Steel engraved map from “Ireland. Its scenery and character” by Samuel Hall published between 1841 and 1843. Samuel Carter Hall (1800 – 1899) and his wife Anna Maria (1800 – 1881) compiled a three volume guide to Ireland in the years leading up to the famine. It is, ironic that they noted a significant improvement in the standard of life in Ireland since the 1830’s. The map is in near mint condition. Map Ref: 155
“Tyrone and Down” … 1843
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March 31, 2016
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