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dated 1881, 1878, pub. by Henry F. Brion under the Direction of Robert Burn together with a further example of The South East of England dated 1873 and a rolled wall map of British Colonies and Possesion dated 1897, pub. by Edward Stanford, all paper laid on canvas (4) 

ATHENS: There are some losses to the paint, particularly the raised areas, and some surface abrasions. The surface is dirty and the edges are worn. ROME: There is a tear approximately 25cm. long in the upper right quadrant and another small tear near the centre of the work. There are some paint losses and scratches across the surface. SOUTH EAST ENGLAND: The edges are worn with losses to the upper left corner. There are a few spots of paint loss and some occasional scratches. BRITISH COLONIES: The edges are worn and it undulates slightly otherwise in generally good overall condition. Attached to a roll up base.
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