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TWO ANTIQUE MAPS OF ARABIA, 1730 AND 1787
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Two engraved maps of Arabia:
Tabula Nova Imperii Turcarum, Arabum et Persarum. 1730, (550 x 450mm.), engraved, hand-coloured in outline, [G.R. Tibbetts, Arabia in Early Maps no. 243, p. 146.], minor tears to edgesKarte des Arabischen Meerbusens oder des Rothen Meeres. 1787, (460 x 660mm.), engraved, hand-coloured in outline, with insets: Rheede und Hafen von Suez [Suez road and harbour]; and Bahr el Kolsum [Baḥr al-Qulzum, Gulf of Suez], minor marginal wear
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."