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Wall-maps, America and Africa--Laurie, R. and J. Whittle.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- The Continent and Islands of America, with all the discoveries to the present Time. London, June 25 1809 [but later]
- paper
[Ibid] The Continent and Islands of Africa with all the recent explorations. London, Octr. 10th 1809
Together 2 engraved wall-maps on 4 sheets joined, contemporary body colour, backed on linen, each approx. 1160 x 1455mm., the maps on spring-loaded rollers, housed in the original wooden cabinet, both with some dust soiling along the lower edge, America with the wooden roller detached
Together 2 engraved wall-maps on 4 sheets joined, contemporary body colour, backed on linen, each approx. 1160 x 1455mm., the maps on spring-loaded rollers, housed in the original wooden cabinet, both with some dust soiling along the lower edge, America with the wooden roller detached
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
A rare pair of wall-maps of Africa and the Americas, both presumably compiled by John Purdy, although his authorship is credited only on the map of Africa. America is here described as 'An Improved Edition'. Of the two maps, COPAC records only a single example of the Africa, in the BL.