Lot 58
  • 58

Mitchell, Samuel Augustus.

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • A New Universal Atlas. Philadelphia: Cowperthwaite, Desilver & Butler, 1854, pictorial title and contents leaf printed in colour, lithographed frontispiece (numbered 75), 74 maps and plates, 3 double-page, all coloured by hand
  • paper
Ibid. Mitchell's New General Atlas. Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell Jr, 1860, 45 hand-coloured lithographed maps on 43 mapsheets, title and list of maps stained
Ibid. Mitchell's New General Atlas. Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell Jr, 1864, 84 maps on 50 mapsheets (4 double-page), some marginal soiling

Together 3 folio atlases, original half roan, bindings rubbed

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."