1882 Relief Line-block Map Queensferry Scotland Narrows Firth Forth Coast XGS6

This is an original 1882 monochrome relief line-block map featuring the town of Queensferry, Scotland. Each year, Queensferry hosts "The Ferry Fair" in which " a local man is covered from head-to-toe in sticky burrs which adhere to his undergarments", leaving "only the shoes, hands, and two eye holes exposed". Once in costume, this local becomes known as "The Burry Man" and is forced to slowly walk around the town while "enthusiastic children go from door-to-door collecting money on his behalf".

CONDITION

This 129+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso of this engraving.

• Product Type: Relief Line-block Map; Monochrome
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 5.75 inches; 14 x 15 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Geography, Ferry

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