Lot 426: WYLD, James, junior (1812-1887). Ireland. London: [n.d., but c.1846].

WYLD, James, junior (1812-1887). Ireland. London: [n.d., but c.1846].
Rare wall map of Ireland
Very large engraved wall map printed on 6 joined sheets, within neo-classical engraved frame, the whole mounted on linen and attached to original roller mechanism terminating in a wooden batten, two large decorative cartouches, one to northwest containing the title in pictorial typography, the other of the Giant’s Causeway to southeast, the map showing railways built (Belfast-Lisburn, and Dublin-Carlow) and those proposed, some near contemporary manuscript lines showing railway extensions, 1811 x 1392mm (sheet), housed in a contemporary wooden box with hinged flap and lettered ‘Ireland’ in gilt, 165 mm x width 1800 mm x depth 160 mm.