Lot 407: A Collection of Vintage Ordnance Survey Seventh Series and Commercial Maps of Great Britain
An assortment of mid-20th-century folded paper maps and geographical booklets, primarily focused on the United Kingdom. The collection features several Ordnance Survey One-Inch Seventh Series maps, including Sheet 150 for Ipswich. Other notable items include a Geographia Ltd New Super-Detailed Motorists Map for the West Riding and various Ordnance Survey index sheets, such as the Index to One-Inch Series. The maps are housed in printed card covers, with some displaying pre-decimal pricing of 6/6 net, dating them to approximately the late 1950s or 1960s. The lot also contains booklets from publishers identified by their spines, including Macmillan, Collins, and Harvill.
Condition report:
The collection is in fair to good used condition for its age. There is significant edge wear, fraying, and softening to the card covers. One index sheet shows notable tearing and surface loss. Corners are generally creased and softened from handling. Paper edges exhibit tanning and light foxing. Minor staining and dust soiling are present from long-term storage.
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