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BOWEN, E--OWEN, J. BRITANNIA DEPICTA OR OGILBY IMPROV'D, 1720, (2 VOL.)
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Owen, John
- Britannia Depicta or Ogilby Improv'd being a correct coppy of Mr Ogilby's actual survey of all ye Direct & Principal cross roads in England and Wales. Thomas Bowles, 1720
- Paper
8vo, 2 volumes, FIRST EDITION, with "King of Spain" in imprint on title-page, 273 pp. of country and strip road maps engraved by Emmanuel Bowen, 4pp. of tables in volume one, contemporary calf blocked in blind, spines titled and decorated gilt, previous ownership inscription in ink, some water-damage resulting in some loss to blanks, browning, upper board of volume one almost detached, boards soiled, rubbed
Provenance
Robert Milnes, marquess of Crewe (1858-1945), bookplate; by descent to his daughter Mary, duchess of Roxburghe
Literature
Chubb CXLVII
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."
"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."