- 101
Heather, William.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- The Marine Atlas or Seaman's Complete Pilot for all the principal places in the known World. London, [c.1804-1808?]
- paper
Large folio (645 x 435mm.), letterpress title and index and 52 engraved charts (25 of which are in multiple sheets), the world map and plate of flags at end in contemporary hand colour, the remainder plain, [cf. NMM 344], contemporary calf-backed boards, title page detached, some marginal fraying (particularly to lower edge affecting some of the imprints), some staining, upper cover detached, binding worn
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."
"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 sea-atlas, published by William Heather. The atlas first appeared in about 1805; this example is an early edition, with the charts variously dated from 1795 onwards, with three charts, Brazil, the Channel Islands and Virgin Islands dated 1808.