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Goad (Chas) Constantinople insurance plans

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fire insurance plans, on a scale of 50ft to 1 inch, in 3 vol, detailing street names, building numbers, storeys and usages, comprising Vol I, Stamboul, 20 plans including key plan (300ft to 1 inch), 2 sheets of index and explanation; Vol II, Pera & Galata, 18 plans and 2-sheet index; Vol III, Kadi-Keui, 15 plans including key plan and 1 sheet index, lithographed maps in original hand-colouring, each sheet c.635 x 530mm., French text throughout, though explanation sheet to vol I also in English, occasional light dust-staining at sheet edges, otherwise generally in good condition, all loose sheets as issued, London, Montreal & Toronto, 1906.

***Very rare. The circulation of these plans amongst insurance companies, fire brigades and other interested parties was strictly controlled by Goad on a rental basis, and apparently never sold. This had the benefit to both supplier and recipient, though possibly for different reasons, of retaining interest in updates and revisions..

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