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Bowen, Emanuel, and Thomas Bowen
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6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
Atlas Anglicanus, Or a Complete Sett of Maps of the Counties of South Britain ... To which is added a Correct Map of the Roads of England, with the Distances agreable to the Mile Stones and other exact Admensurations, between the Principal Towns. [London:] Printed for T. Kitchin, [1767]
Small folio (9 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.; 242 x 208 mm). Full-sheet engraved title-page, 2 leaves of letterpress subscribers, 41 (of 45) full-sheet engraved maps, all partially handcolored in outline (lacking Hereford, Kent, Sussex, and North Wales), the maps all numbered and titled by hand; title and a few maps with short separations at central folds, a few manuscript titles shaved. Early calf, rear cover with overlapping fore-edge; rubbed, recased.
Small folio (9 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.; 242 x 208 mm). Full-sheet engraved title-page, 2 leaves of letterpress subscribers, 41 (of 45) full-sheet engraved maps, all partially handcolored in outline (lacking Hereford, Kent, Sussex, and North Wales), the maps all numbered and titled by hand; title and a few maps with short separations at central folds, a few manuscript titles shaved. Early calf, rear cover with overlapping fore-edge; rubbed, recased.
Literature
Chubb, Printed Maps in the Atlases of Great Britain CCXXXII
Condition
Atlas Anglicanus, Or a Complete Sett of Maps of the Counties of South Britain ... To which is added a Correct Map of the Roads of England, with the Distances agreable to the Mile Stones and other exact Admensurations, between the Principal Towns. [London:] Printed for T. Kitchin, [1767]
Small folio (9 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.; 242 x 208 mm). Full-sheet engraved title-page, 2 leaves of letterpress subscribers, 41 (of 45) full-sheet engraved maps, all partially handcolored in outline (lacking Hereford, Kent, Sussex, and North Wales), the maps all numbered and titled by hand; title and a few maps with short separations at central folds, a few manuscript titles shaved. Early calf, rear cover with overlapping fore-edge; rubbed, recased.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition. There are two maps of England and Wales in addition to the individual shire maps, all of which are crowded with numerous historical notes.