L12405

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Lot 325
  • 325

North America--Arrowsmith, Aaron, senior.

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A map of the United States of North America Drawn from a number of Critical Researches. London, 1802 [c.1812], large engraved wall-map, on four sheets joined in two strips, the upper cut for joining, in contemporary hand colour, if joined 1230 x 1420mm., some separation at folds, minor chips in the margin, with some reinforcement on verso
  • paper

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."

Catalogue Note

A very important, and much revised and reprinted map; this edition names "Michigan" and "Ohio" for the first time in the sequence.