Lot 140
  • 140

Maps

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • A collection of 55 general, regional and classical maps of Asia, Africa and Europe. [16th-20th century]
  • paper
55 engraved, woodcut and printed maps and plans, various sizes, many hand-coloured, some minor defects

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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 mixed collection, including maps of Asia and regions by Seutter, Danckerts, Valk, Delisle, Tirion, Mallet, Bonne; Africa and parts by Ptolemy, van Keulen, van der Aa, Fullarton, Tirion; a wall-map of Europe by Traux (Vienna, 1825), and Stanford’s folding map of the Countries between Constantinople and Calcutta (1903).