An antique map from the atlas "Geographical fun : being humourous outlines of various countries, with an introduction and descriptive lines by "Aleph" ( William Harvey). The atlas consists of twelve allegorical colour lithographic maps of European countries which are all are based on pictures drawn by Lilian Lancaster in her fifteenth year to amuse and entertain her sick brother. Published in 1868. The following verse appears beneath the map :-
And what shall typify the Emerald Isle?
A Peasant, happy in her baby’s smile?
No fortune, her’s, - though rich in native grace,-
Herrings, potatoes, and a joyous face.
Approx 20cms by 24cms.
