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A set of Bartholomew's road maps for Scotland, early
A set of Bartholomew's road maps for Scotland, early
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A set of Bartholomew's road maps for Scotland, early 20th century, in a light tan crocodile skin case with gilt tooling and initialled 'JW', with a single handle to cover and gilt brass lock and catch, opening to reveal two compartments fitted with a full set of 29 folded cloth-backed maps, complete with measuring wheel fitted in the lid, case 27cm wide 'JW' is believed to be for Julius Wernher (1850-1912), who was born in Germany and rose to become a pillar of the British establishment and made his fortune in the diamond and gold mines of South Africa. He bought Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire in 1903 and was created baronet in 1905. He died in 1912. The next five lots, 158-162, were given to Mr J W Sanders, Clerk of Works at Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire.
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A set of Bartholomew's road maps for Scotland, early

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