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Persia
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Large-scale map of Persia in 30 map-sheets published by the Survey of India. Dehra Dún, October 1887 - March 1906
- paper
30 photozincographed or heliozincographed maps, scale 1 inch to 8 miles or 1:506,880, varying sizes (approx. 700 x 950mm.), rivers, towns and coastlines highlighted in colour, some with tears or soiling
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
Rare. The mapsheets are numbered (starting from the north-west) 53-56, 68-73, 84-89, 2-8 and 10-16 and are mixed editions (first, second, third and 'preliminary'). They cover the whole of modern-day Persia without perhaps a sliver of land north of Basra and west of Ashkabad. Many of them are marked 'Confidential' (cancelled) or 'For Official use only'.