- 171
London--Rocque, John.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- A Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster, and Borough of Southwark; with the contiguous buildings; from an actual survey. London: John Pine & John Tinney, 1746
Large folio (528 x 385mm.), double-page index map, 24 double-page engraved map sheets, if joined forming a wall-map of London of approximately 2100 x 3900mm., contemporary half morocco, [Howgego 96 (1)], one sheet slightly shorter than others (from another copy)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing
"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
first edition of rocque's outstanding survey of london, commenced by him in 1737 and completed in 1746, by which time the project had passed into the hands of John Pine, the engraver, and John Tinney, a bookseller and publisher.