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British Isles--Willdey, George
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- To his Sacred and most Excellent Majesty George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain, France & Ireland &c this map of Great Britain and Ireland... [London], 1715, 950 x 665mm., two sheets joined, hand-coloured [Shirley 96], repairs and strengthenng to old folds with slight loss of printed area, side margins trimmed
Inselin, Charles. Cartes des Royaumes d’Angleterre, d’Ecosse et d’Irlande. Paris: Alexis-Hubert Jaillot, 1715, 630 x 845mm., large folding engraved map, wear to old folds, strengthened
together 2 large engraved maps
together 2 large engraved maps
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
These two maps were published at the time of the first Jacobite rising; Willdey’s vignette of Hercules fighting the hydra is generally thought to allude to these events, while the French were active supporters of the deposed Stuart dynasty.