- 167
[Wellge, Henry]
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- 'Perspective Map of the City of Laredo, Texas. The Gateway to and from Mexico.' Milwaukee: American Publishing Co., [ca. 1890–1892]
- ink & paper
Lithographed bird's-eye view map of Laredo (23 3/4 x 35 1/2 in.; 604 x 902 mm). Inset maps and views of "Laredo's Railway Connections," "Continuation of 'The Heighths' [sic] from Point 'A'"; "City Hall"; "Webb County Court House"; "Opera House"; "Office Block"; "Masonic Hall"; "Hotel Hamilton"; "The Laredo Improvement Co."; and "Commercial Hotel"; light browning or toning, some closed tears and other marginal restoration. Handsomely framed with UVIII Plexiglass.
Literature
Reps, 'Cities of the American West,' p. 614, fig. 18.15; Reps, 'Cities on Stone,' p. 94, pl. 48
Condition
Lithographed bird's-eye view map of Laredo (23 3/4 x 35 1/2 in.; 604 x 902 mm). Inset maps and views of "Laredo's Railway Connections," "Continuation of 'The Heighths' [sic] from Point 'A'"; "City Hall"; "Webb County Court House"; "Opera House"; "Office Block"; "Masonic Hall"; "Hotel Hamilton"; "The Laredo Improvement Co."; and "Commercial Hotel"; light browning or toning, some closed tears and other marginal restoration. Handsomely framed with UVIII Plexiglass.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This attractive marketing map was distributed "with the compliments of the Laredo Real Estate & Abstract Co." and includes appealing "Facts about Laredo" in the lower margin.