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Ogilby, John
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9,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Ogilby, John
- America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World. London: Printed by the author, 1671
- paper
First edition in English, folio (410 x 265mm.), engraved additional pictorial title, printed title in red and black, folding general map, 50 double-page plates and maps, 6 full-page engraved portraits and 66 engraved illustrations in the text, contemporary calf, a few maps with small tears, Arx Carolina plate (possibly from another copy) mounted to size, map of Virginia and Florida strengthened at fold, lower margin added to size, map of Virginia with manuscript additions in ink to title, binding rebacked and repaired
Ogilby's text is in part a translation of Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, but with considerable additions from other and more reliable sources in respect of New England and New France, Maryland and Virginia, using for the most part English materials. Ogilby also has a short section on "New Netherland, now call'd New York", which gives the account of the transfer of sovereignty from the Netherlands to England in 1664. The work was considered as the second volume in Ogilby's projected "English Atlas" series, and is perhaps his best known geographical book after his Britannia road atlas which first appeared in 1675.
Ogilby's text is in part a translation of Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, but with considerable additions from other and more reliable sources in respect of New England and New France, Maryland and Virginia, using for the most part English materials. Ogilby also has a short section on "New Netherland, now call'd New York", which gives the account of the transfer of sovereignty from the Netherlands to England in 1664. The work was considered as the second volume in Ogilby's projected "English Atlas" series, and is perhaps his best known geographical book after his Britannia road atlas which first appeared in 1675.
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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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
Ogilby's text is in part a translation of Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, but with considerable additions from other and more reliable sources in respect of New England and New France, Maryland and Virginia, using for the most part English materials. Ogilby also has a short section on "New Netherland, now call'd New York", which gives the account of the transfer of sovereignty from the Netherlands to England in 1664. The work was considered as the second volume in Ogilby's projected "English Atlas" series, and is perhaps his best known geographical book after his Britannia road atlas which first appeared in 1675.