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Cuba
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
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May, Bernardo. Plano pintoresco de la Habana con los numeros de las casas. [With:] Mapa Historico Pintoresco Moderno de la Isla de Cuba. Havana: Bernardo May & Co., 1853
2 folding lithographed tinted maps (each 18 1/4 x 22 1/2 or 24 in.; 464 x 570 or 610 mm), with 14+15 marginal black-and-white scenes of Cuban life and monuments; a few tiny fold-tears. Publisher's blind-stamped maroon cloth, gilt-stamped title on upper cover; some wear at extremities.
2 folding lithographed tinted maps (each 18 1/4 x 22 1/2 or 24 in.; 464 x 570 or 610 mm), with 14+15 marginal black-and-white scenes of Cuban life and monuments; a few tiny fold-tears. Publisher's blind-stamped maroon cloth, gilt-stamped title on upper cover; some wear at extremities.
Provenance
P.J. Wheeler (pencilled purchase note dated "Havana, April 25, 1858" on front pastedown)
Condition
a few tiny fold-tears. Publisher's blind-stamped maroon cloth, gilt-stamped title on upper cover; some wear at extremities.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A beautiful guide for the traveler to Cuba, with very decorative views of local life.