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18 June 2025 11:00 Venue: Online & at Duggleby Stephenson, York, YO19 5GF
Our upcoming Maps, Antiquarian Books & Ephemera Sale presents a distinguished selection of historical works spanning cartography, literature and printed ephemera. This carefully curated auction offers collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire important and visually striking items that reflect centuries of exploration, knowledge and artistic achievement. Highlights include a rare early 17th-century engraved map by Frans Hogenberg and Georg Braun, depicting York, Shrewsbury, Lancaster, and Richmond with finely detailed vignettes and hand-colouring. John Speed is prominently represented with several key works, including his map of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire, a miniature edition of the British Isles, and a 1676 map of the Province of Ulster. Noteworthy maritime charts include Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer’s detailed depiction of the northeast coast of England from his Speculum Nauticum, and Captain Greenville Collins’ extensive chart of the River Thames. Further highlights comprise Gerard Mercator’s map of the Straits of Magellan, Moses Pitt’s early map of Iceland, and a variety of engraved frontispieces and allegorical prints by artists such as William Hole, Georg Christoph Eimmart, and John Speed. The sale also features James Gillray’s 1806 political cartoon A Great Stream from a Petty Fountain, and a first volume of The Looking Glass; or, Caricature Annual, published in 1831. This sale offers a compelling opportunity to explore and acquire works of significant historical, artistic and scholarly interest. Explore the collection and place your bids.
Tuesday 17th June 9am - 4:30pmWednesday 18th June from 9am
Buyer's premium 25.00% plus VAT.
In-house post & packing available - see individual lots for prices.
Items to be paid for Wednesday, 25 June and collected by Wednesday, 25 June
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This auction will be live online from 11:00 18.06.2025 on 18 June 2025
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The top notch experience and service, to which I have become accustomed over many years as a Duggleby's client.
Stephen H, June 2025
This was the first time I have ever purchased anything at auction. Everyone was so kind and helpful both on the phone before the sale and on the day. Thank you jenny Scruton
Jenny S, June 2025
Very very good as usual,I could spend all day looking round, thank you.
Michael G, June 2025
Polite efficient service. came to collect a painting purchased at a previous sale. All ready and allowed to view the next sale early. Some other auctioneers would do well to follow this example Many thanks.
Charles S, June 2025
I received the package today, and although you had assured me it would be packed professionally, I was still pleasantly surprised to see just how well it was done.
Yossi Y, June 2025
This was my first purchase from Duggleby. Absolutely first rate website, invoicing and friendly service on collection. Thank you
Tim W, June 2025
Really happy with the help I received in collecting my purchase. Lee was very helpful and the whole process was very easy. Thank you
Rebecca R, May 2025
Wonderfully professional service and a very easy process to sell. Thank you very much.
Tiffany A, May 2025
The staff are really helpful and polite, definitely one of the best run auction houses in the country.
Stewart M, May 2025
Well packed in the box I sent, arrived safely on Monday, I appreciated the help with this heavy item.
Michael R, May 2025
Service is as friendly and efficient as always.
James W, May 2025
This is the second time I have purchased items on line and the experience on both occasions was excellent. Picking the items was a delight and Chloe was superb in her manner - no trouble at all. Will use again. BB
Brian B, May 2025
It's always a pleasure visiting Duggleby's - everyone is so friendly and Chloe is really helpful.
Samuel B, May 2025
Helpful and knowledgeable staff
ALAN R, May 2025
Great buy! Great service! Will be watching this site much more closely. Thank you
Debbie V, May 2025
Very quick service. Bid and win straight downstairs and pay then collect. Great. Very pleased. Well done.
Vanessa M, April 2025
Very good service today. Everyone we met and talked to was helpful. Enjoyed our morning at the auction - delighted to be successful in bidding. Thank you.
Nigel C, April 2025
Friendly, helpful, polite service. Thankyou paul
Tim P, April 2025
1st time bought through Duggleby auction house.Impressed with actual auction,it was precise,clear and speedy. Collection of bought items was easy,staff on premises were very helpful. A good auction experience.
TREVOR W, March 2025
Great experience from start to finish.
Keith F, March 2025
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