- 186
North America--Brion de la Tour, Louis.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Carte du théatre de la guerre entre les Anglais et les Américains: dressée d'après les cartes Anglaises les plus modernes. Paris, 1777, 745 x 505mm., large engraved map, contemporary outline colour, trimmed into the engraved border, with short tears restored
- paper
Literature
cf. McCorkle, New England in Early Maps, 777.6; cf. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans, 121; cf. Sellers & van Ee, Maps and Charts in the Library of Congress, 728
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
Scarce map of New England issued the year the French joined the Revolutionary War on the side of the Americans. This first state lacks the military information added to the second state, notably the camp of General Burgoyne at Saratoga, where he surrendered on 16th October 1777.