A hand-coloured map (in three sections) by Roderick Impey Murchinson (1792-1871), latterly published in part in Murchison's 'The Silurian System...' c 1839. One part is hand signed by Murchison and all are linen backed.
One 'Order the Sedentary Deposits...' 53,5 x 96cm
Two 'Ideal Section - Submarine Relations...' 52 x 96cm
Three 'Sea Rocks..' 49 x 96cm
Purchased by the vendor from Manchester Library c 1990s and with original purchase receipt.
Sold for £1,700
Hammer Price
A hand-coloured map (in three sections) by Roderick Impey Murchinson (1792-1871), latterly published in part in Murchison's 'The Silurian System...' c 1839. One part is hand signed by Murchison and all are linen backed.
One 'Order the Sedentary Deposits...' 53,5 x 96cm
Two 'Ideal Section - Submarine Relations...' 52 x 96cm
Three 'Sea Rocks..' 49 x 96cm
Purchased by the vendor from Manchester Library c 1990s and with original purchase receipt.
Auction: Antiques and Collectables with Wines and Spirits, 6th Dec, 2022