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Arabia--[Vandermaelen, Philippe].
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 8 lithographed maps covering the Arabian peninsula. [Brussels, 1827], each approx. 455 x 495mm., contemporary hand colour, good margins
- paper
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
Published in the first atlas to cover the landmasses of the entire world on a uniform scale, it offered the largest picture of the earth's surface available in the nineteenth century, and was the first atlas to be produced throughout by lithography.
The first large-scale European mapping of the Arabian peninsula based on the very latest authorities. This set of maps of Arabia includes the first map to show Riyadh. Areas that were blank were filled with statistical information such as topography, history, mineralogy, geology and the routes of the navigators.
The first large-scale European mapping of the Arabian peninsula based on the very latest authorities. This set of maps of Arabia includes the first map to show Riyadh. Areas that were blank were filled with statistical information such as topography, history, mineralogy, geology and the routes of the navigators.