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RED SEA--MORESBY AND OTHERS. CHART OF THE RED SEA, 1836 [BUT 1850-1855], 2 ENGRAVED MAPS, EACH ON 2 SHEETS
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Chart of the Red Sea, from Jiddah, to the Straits of Bab-el-Mandeb (and Chart of the Red Sea, comprising the part above Jiddah). London: John Walker, Geographer to the Honourable East India Company, August 1st 1836 [but 1850-1855]
Two engraved sea charts, both on two sheets, together 4 sheets, each sheet 1000 x 685mm., a few tears at edges, one sheet slightly soiled at foot
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."
Catalogue Note
Two large and detailed charts of the northern and southern part of the Red Sea. The surveys were carried out by Commander Moresby, Lieutenant Carless, Captain Elwon and Lieutenant Pinching aboard the Palinurus, a ship of the newly formed Indian Navy. If all four sheets were joined they would produce a map approximately four metres in height, showing the entire western coastline of the Arabian peninsula (and the coast of Egypt and Nubia opposite) in exceptional detail, with many of the place names given in both English and Arabic.