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Mitchell, S. Augustus
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mitchell's Travellers Guide through the United States. A map... by J.H. Young. Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, 1832
- paper
Folding engraved map of the United States with nine detailed insets of the vicinity of various cities (New York, Philadelphia, Washington, New Orleans, Boston, etc.), hand-coloured in outline, 450 x 560mm., with similar size folding printed index (plus routes, tables, etc.), together in a contemporary red morocco wallet-style binding, lettered on upper cover "Mitchell's Travellers Guide through the United States", map lightly browned, binding somewhat marked, rebacked
Provenance
"Charles Paul Phipps from Isaac Austin Hayes, 1833", inscription in two hands on endleaf
Literature
Howes 690 (note); Clark, Old South, III, 74 (note); Phillips, Maps of America, p.886
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."