- 326
North America--[Mitchell, John]
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A Map of the British and French Dominions in North America. With the roads, distances, limits, and extent of the settlements... Amsterdam, [1755], large engraved wall-map on 8 sheets joined, totalling 1360 x 1950mm., backed on the original linen with later rods, some splitting of linen at top, tear in map, some creasing
- 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."
"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
In 1755 John Mitchell published his landmark wall-map of Eastern North America, latterly described as the “most important map in American history”, which appeared in print at the start of the French and Indian War, and was subsequently used to settle international boundaries at the end of the American Revolutionary War. All manner of publishers rushed to produce derivatives, of all sizes.
In Amsterdam, Covens and Mortier produced a straight-forward copy on eight sheets; to increase its utility, they inserted a series of insets of Canadian cities - Quebec, Louisbourg and Halifax - likely to be the scene of fighting in the war.
This is the first state of the Dutch edition, apparently as advertised in the Amsterdamsche Courant for 27 September 1755.
The map is rarely encountered, particularly in wall-map format.