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Senex, John.
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Description
- A New General Atlas. London: for Daniel Browne, Thomas Taylor, John Darby, John Senex and others, 1721
Folio (532 x 307mm.), printed title-page in red and black with engraved vignette, list of subscribers, 13 plates showing the arms of subscribers, 26 (of 34) double-page or folding engraved maps and plates, maps in contemporary outline colour, plans of Amsterdam and Rome uncoloured, extra illustrated with William Hole's map of Ireland from Camden's Britannia loosely inserted, contemporary panelled calf, lacking 8 maps, long vertical tear through the final plate of subscribers' arms, map of Europe torn and very creased, map of Moscovy missing 50 x 70mm. section in the lower right corner, long closed tear through centre of the maps of the World, Germany, Netherlands and America, most other maps slightly chipped, torn and creased, maps loose, worming to lower margin, binding very worn
Provenance
James O'Hara, signature on title-page, possibly the globetrotting soldier and diplomat second Baron Tyrawley and Baron Kilmaine (c. 1681-1773)
Literature
NMM 3:434; Shirley, British Library T.SEN-2a
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."
"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
The maps present are: World; Europe; Moscovy; Poland; Germany; Netherlands; Amsterdam; Flanders; France (roads); France (Royal Academy); Spain and Portugal; Savoy and Piedmont; Italy; Rome; Sicily; Hungary; Greece; Asia; Turkey, Arabia and Persia; India and China; Africa; America; English Empire in America; Virginia; Mississippi; Isthmus of Darien.