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Carey, Henry Charles and Isaac Lea.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A Complete Historical, Chronological and Geographical American Atlas, Being a Guide to the History of North and South America, and the West Indies. Philadelphia: H.C. Carey & I. Lea, and London: John Miller, 1822
- paper
First edition, folio (448 x 300mm.), letterpress title, advertisement and contents leaf, 46 hand-coloured engraved maps of the United States, each with borders of letterpress descriptive text, engraved tables of comparative heights of mountains and principal rivers, several hand-coloured historical tables, recent half calf over marbled boards, spine gilt, [Phillips, Atlases 4464], occasional marginal browning, a few small tears at folds
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
First edtion of one of the earliest and most extensive American atlases of the Americas.