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Cutler, Nathaniel and Edmond Halley
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Atlas maritimus & commercialis: or, a General View of the World, so far as Relates to Trade and Navigation. London: for J. & J. Knapton, W. & J. Innys [etc.], 1728
- paper
2 parts in one volume, folio (540 x 340mm.), first title printed in red and black, list of subscribers, 52 large charts on 54 mapsheets (several folding), engraved by Samuel Parker (including 2 celestial charts), contemporary mottled calf, slight staining at lower corners, binding rubbed, joints repaired
Literature
NMM 3:341; Phillips, Atlases 3298; Shirley, British Library M.HALL-1a
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
An early issue of this truly commercial atlas. The Atlas maritimus can be used as the index of English trading activity at this period, since detailed insets and harbour plans emphasise those areas of greatest commercial significance.
Although the main title bears no attribution it is thought the first part was written by Daniel Defoe, while the second part is attributed to Nathaniel Cutler, this section thought to have been edited by Sir Edmund Halley; the charts were compiled by John Harris, John Senex and Henry Wilson on a newly invented "globular" projection invented by the three; although superior to the rival English Pilot series the atlas seems not to have enjoyed commercial success, remainder stock being advertised for many years, and is now very scarce.
There was only one edition of the atlas, but of this there were many issues. Early issues, like this one, have A Chart of the Coast of Scotland on a globular projection.
Although the main title bears no attribution it is thought the first part was written by Daniel Defoe, while the second part is attributed to Nathaniel Cutler, this section thought to have been edited by Sir Edmund Halley; the charts were compiled by John Harris, John Senex and Henry Wilson on a newly invented "globular" projection invented by the three; although superior to the rival English Pilot series the atlas seems not to have enjoyed commercial success, remainder stock being advertised for many years, and is now very scarce.
There was only one edition of the atlas, but of this there were many issues. Early issues, like this one, have A Chart of the Coast of Scotland on a globular projection.