L12405

/

Lot 157
  • 157

Senex, John.

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • New General Atlas, containing a geographical and historical account of all the Empires, Kingdoms, and other Dominions of the World... Taken from the Best Authors... To which is prefix'd an Introduction to Geography. London: for Daniel Browne, Thomas Taylor, John Darby, John Senex and others, 1721
  • paper
Folio (535 x 310mm.), printed title in red and black with engraved vignette, list of subscribers, 13 plates showing the arms of subscribers, 34 double-page or folding engraved maps and plates, maps in contemporary outline colour, plans of London, Amsterdam and Rome uncoloured, [NMM 3:434; Shirley, British Library T.SEN-2a], modern antique-style calf, map of Asia misbound, some marginal spotting, 3 maps with narrow margins, last few pages strengthened at lower corners (not affecting 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."