- 155
Schreiber, Johann Georg.
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Atlas selectus von allen Königreichen und Ländern der Welt. Leipzig: J.G. Schreiber, [c.1749]
- paper
4to (215 x 160mm.), engraved title and 56 double-page maps, contemporary hand colour, contemporary sheep, floral patterned endpapers, binding slightly rubbed
Literature
cf. Phillips Atlases, 609, 610 and 611 (listing 126, 44 and 39 maps); cf. Shirley, British Library T.SCHR-1a and 1b (listing 38 and 67 maps)
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
Appearing between the end of the wars of the Austrian Succession and the start of the Seven Years' War, this atlas was probably produced to show the various changes in the boundaries of the European powers as a result of the peace of Aix-la-Chapelle.