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CAMDEN, BRITANNIA: OR A CHOROGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, 1772
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Description
- Britannia: or a Chorographical Description of Great Britain and Ireland, Together with the Adjacent Islands. London: Bowyer, Whiston, T. Davies, et al., 1772
Fourth edition, 2 volumes, folio (417 x 268mm.), editor's half-title, translated into English by Edmund Gibson, engraved portrait frontispiece, 10 engraved plates, 51 engraved double-page maps by Robert Morden (2 folding), wood-cut illustrations, contemporary calf gilt, one map slightly shorter, occasional spotting or staining, bindings worn, upper cover of volume 1 detached
Literature
ESTC N15692
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."
Catalogue Note
William Camden was a historian, geographer and archaeologist, a friend of Abraham Ortelius and correspondent of Jacques-Auguste de Thou. Edmond Gibson was bishop of London, he translated this work in 1695, inserting improvements and additions.