Lot 45
  • 45

NAVY LEAGUE MAP OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, LARGE WALL MAP, [1930S]

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Navy League Map of the British Empire. London: George Philip & Son, [1930s]
Large lithographed coloured wall map of the world (1430 x 1970mm., image size; 1490 x 2060mm. at greatest extent), backed on linen, with black wooden rollers, a few minor areas of restoration and repairs, slight spotting and browning

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

With illustrations of naval distinction marks of branch, badges of smaller overseas dependencies, historical chart of the British Empire, trade of the United Kingdom, trade of the self-governing dominions and India, foreign trade of chief commercial countries, the evolution of the British Navy and modern types of the British Navy.