Lot 32
  • 32

Vuillemin, Alexandre A.

Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • Atlas de géographie commerciale et universelle. (Paris, c.1863)
  • Paper
Folio (650 x 460mm.), folio, 16 double-page steel-engraved maps, hand-coloured in outline, contemporary roan-backed cloth, title lettered in gilt on upper cover, maps only, lacking title and text, binding somewhat worn

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

Atlas with detailed maps and an array of informative vignettes. The world map has illustrations of costumes, the heights of mountains and lengths of rivers. The remaining maps have vignettes describing features of the locales, such as population size, army, agriculture, revenue, debt and religion.

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