Lot 193
  • 193

United States--Wilson, John P.

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Map of the United States. Washington, 1867, 720 x 1390mm., large coloured folding map showing all of the United States and territories, including western rail lines, Indian reservations, surveyed townships, and other important geopolitical information, some tears at folds, very light overall browning

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."

Catalogue Note

This detailed map was published in Bericht de Commissar des General-Land-Amtes an den Minister des Inneren fur das Jahr 1869, the annual report of the General Land Office for 1869. These reports were issued in a number of foreign languages, presumably for the use of emigrants.