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Boston Harbour--[Des Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet]
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- [Chart of the Harbour of Boston]. London, 5 August 1775, large aquatint and etched chart in 2 sheets joined, 705 x 1040mm., unfolded and uncut, with the fleur-de-lis watermark, slight soiling at left edge
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[Callendar, George] Nautical remarks and observations for the chart of the harbour of Boston. Composed from different surveys; but principally from that taken in 1769, by Mr. George Callendar, late Master of His Majesty's Ship the Romney. London: Printed for the Author, 1775, 4to (280 x 230mm.), original blue wrappers
Together 2 items
Together 2 items
Literature
cf. Guthorn, British Maps of the American Revolution, 59/3, referring to Holland's original manuscript; Nebenzahl, Bibliography of printed battle plans, 3; Stevens, Bibliography of the Atlantic Neptune (unpublished) pp.211-216; Sellers & Van Ee, 945; ESTC N12343 (booklet); Sabin 10061 (booklet)
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
FIRST STATE OF ONE THE MOST IMPORTANT REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA DEPICTIONS OF BOSTON, ITS HARBOUR AND HINTERLAND.
This printing is a rare record of Boston as it was at the start of the war, showing the British defences as they were before the siege. Later states record the progress of siege works constructed by the Americans as they encircled the city.
The booklet of sailing directions to accompany the chart is rare (ESTC records only seven locations). The directions were more commonly printed as a single-sheet pasted onto the chart.