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Manuscript Atlas and Cadastre--Legros, P.L.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Terrier de Mortagne de la partie de Monseigneur le Comte de Maldeghem y compris les enclavemens sur Maulde et autre lieux contenant en superficie 1202 boniers et demie en terre labourable prairies et bois, non compris chemins, grands et petit marais, comptant 400 verges au bonier de 19 pieds VII pouce Hainau chacune mesure du lieu, levé et dressé par le soussigne arpenteur juré. Raismes, 1789
Folio (495 x 330mm.), manuscript atlas, ink and colour on paper, title-page, detailed table of contents, 44 numbered maps (21 folding, 17 full-page and 6 in the text), 35 cadastral tables and a signed surveyor's deed, dated Raismes, 6 June 1789 on last leaf giving an account of his activities, contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt, red morocco labels on the spine and boards, marbled endpapers
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
A manuscript atlas and cadastre portraying land ownership in the French local communities of Montagne, Maulde Rouillon, in northern France. It maps the workable land, the grassland and woodland, but not the paths or bogs or marshes. An extremely detailed work.