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Ottoman Empire--Weiss, Franz von
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Carte der Europaeischen Türkey nebst einem Theile von Kleinasien in XXI Blaettern. [Vienna, 1829]
Large engraved wall-map in 21 numbered sheets (total dimensions if joined approx. 300 x 190cm.), folding and backed on linen, each with printed paper slip on verso with number and geographical location, housed in a contemporary green morocco-backed box, lettered in gilt on spine "Carta della Turchia" (227 x 185mm.), some spotting to map, box very slightly rubbed
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 large wall-map measuring 3 metres by 2 metres of Turkey in Europe, from Fiume (Rijeka) in Croatia in the north west across to Odessa in the north east, and south to include Greece and Crete and to the west to include Constantinople and Rhodes, with inset plans of Prevesa, Corinth, the Dardanelles, the Bosphorus, Belgrade, Butrinto, Navarin, Smyrna, Rhodes, a "General Carte von Kleinasien" (showing Cyprus), and a vignette view of Constantinople (see illustration). Sheet no.1 has the title and view of Constantinople and no.2 includes a reduced version of the complete map if joined.