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Camden, William.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Camden's Britannia, Newly Translated into English: With Large Additions and Improvements Publish'd by Edmund Gibson. London: F. Collins for A. Swalle and A. & J. Churchil, 1695
Folio (385 x 240mm.), title within double ruled border, 3 engraved general maps and 47 double-page county maps (including maps of Scotland, Wales and Ireland) by Robert Morden, 8 engraved plates of coins, a few engraved illustrations in the text including one of Stonehenge, contemporary calf, lacking engraved portrait of Camden, title strengthened at lower edge, some staining at outer corner, map of Hampshire (torn without loss), marginal soiling and occasional staining, upper cover detached
Literature
Chubb CXIII; Skelton 117; Wing C359
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."