L12408

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Lot 20
  • 20

Estate plans--[Greenwich Hospital Estates]

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Plans of the Several Estates and Farms Belonging to Greenwich Hospital in the Counties of Cumberland, Northumberland, and Durham. From Actual Surveys.1805. 1805-[1824]
  • paper
Folio (410 x 320mm.), 171 general and regional plans engraved by J. Walker, nineteenth-century half sheep, slight marginal soiling and some light spotting, a few minor tears to folding plans 

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."

Catalogue Note

A collection of estate plans for property granted to Greenwich Hospital by the Crown in 1735 from confiscated property of the Earl of Derwentwater who was executed following his part in the Jacobite uprising early of 1715.

The Law Society of England and Wales was founded in 1825, with a library forming part of the original prospectus for the Society, and by 1832 it was housed in its present elegant building on Chancery Lane. The current selection of 22 lots all have library stamps reflecting their history and have been marked to indicate their deaccession from the Law Society’s holdings.