Yorkshire maps set to top charts at auction

A VAST collection of rare historical Yorkshire books, maps and prints is to go under the hammer for the first time since the Victorian era.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Mar 2010, 09:55 BST
Updated 9th Mar 2010, 09:55 BST

More than 300 pieces from a private collection which dates back to renowned 19th century Yorkshire bibliographer William Boyne, is to go on sale later in the month.

Experts describe the collection as a rich tapestry of Yorkshire's social history, and highlights include a 1,500 map of the region from 1772, and an 1809 pamphlet written about the Knaresborough cave dwelling prophetess, Mother Shipton, of which there are only five left in existence.

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Auctioneer Dominic Winter, who has been in the business for nearly 40 years, said: "This is a really splendid collection and it is very rare to have so many pieces devoted to one area.

"A lot of these collectables have not been available for the public to buy since Victorian times.

"It is a rich collection detailing the minutiae of Yorkshire history and life."

Mr Winter is holding a preview event for the sale at the Yorkshire Hotel, Harrogate, on March 13, ahead of the auction in Gloucestershire on March 31.

For more information call 01285 860006.

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