- 139
Holy Land--Thompson, George
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A new map of the Land of Promise and the holy city of Jerusalem with the principal scripture histories of the Old & New Testament. London, 1795, 570 x 1390mm., engraved map in 3 sheets joined, orientated with east at the top, slight loss of image caused by careless cutting along the internal joins (as often), framed and glazed
- paper
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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 staple of the stock of the leading printsellers of the day was a large map of the Holy Land, which formed one of the first series of maps prepared for classroom use, hence the heavy engraving and pictorial nature of the image, with examples published by Robert Sayer, John Fairburn, Cluer Dicey, John Haines, and this by Thompson. As wall-maps all are now rare, with but a single example of this map recorded on COPAC and not in Laor.
The right-hand sheet depicts Alexandria, Cairo, the Red Sea and the Arabian peninsula.