Lot 28
  • 28

Ogilby, John.

bidding is closed

Description

  • Britannia: or the Kingdom of England and Dominion of Wales, actually survey'd: with a... description of the principal roads. London: Abel Swall and Robert Morden, 1698
Second edition, folio (385 x 256mm.), 48 pp. of text, and 'To the Reader' leaf, 99 (of 100) numbered engraved double-page road maps in strip form, contemporary half calf, lacking map no.30 (The Road from London to Portsmouth), 2 maps shaved at edges, some repairs to lower corners, title and "To the Reader" repaired, rebacked and recornered

Literature

Wing O169; Chubb C11a

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."