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Bellin, Jacques Nicolas.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Essai geographique sur les isles Britanniques contenant une description de l'Angleterre, l'Ecosse, et l'Irlande contenant une description de L'Angleterre L'Ecosse, et L'Irlande. Paris, 1757
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First edition, 4to (250 x 190mm.), additional engraved title, printed title with engraved vignette of Cambridge, 5 engraved maps (2 folding) and 35 engraved plans and views (including Cambridge) of towns in Britain in text with elaborate borders, maps in contemporary outline colour, contemporary calf, gilt, with the arms of Louis XV in centre and the emblems of the Dépôt de la Marine at each corner, very occasional spotting, binding and spine slightly bumped
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
A fine example of the description of the British Isles by the first chief hydrographic engineer of the Dépôt des cartes, plans et journaux du Ministère de la Marine. Alongside the geographical depiction of Great Britain, Bellin includes a guide to navigating its coasts and a treatise on the making of charts, with references to other cartographers and their work.
The plans include Bristol, Chatham, Dover, London, Newcastle, Oxford, Plymouth, York, Edinburgh, Inverness, Leith, Dublin, Kinsale, Galway and St Peter Port in Guernsey.
The plans include Bristol, Chatham, Dover, London, Newcastle, Oxford, Plymouth, York, Edinburgh, Inverness, Leith, Dublin, Kinsale, Galway and St Peter Port in Guernsey.