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TOKYO, A COLLECTION OF 5 MAPS, 1761-1888
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Five maps of Tokyo (Edo), comprising:
Woodblock map of Edo, Edo: Suhara Mohei, 1761, (618 x 855mm.), blue cloth folding case [Christian Heuer, bookplate], dampstaining--Woodblock map of Edo (Edo ezu), Edo: Okumura Kihei, Koka period (1845-48), original price Yen 4.000, (890 x 684mm.), stained, backed on paper--Woodblock map of Edo, coloured (Bunken kaiho oedo ezu), Edo: Suhara Mohei, 1851, (653 x 892mm.), expertly repaired--Large engraved map of Tokyo (Meiji Tokyo zenzu), 1876, (1940 x 1450mm.), hand-coloured, worn with occasional staining--Matsui, C. New map of Tokyo. Tokyo: Tsuchiya & Co., 1888, (650 x 827mm.), dissected and backed on cloth, map bound in red cloth boards with small booklet and index map of Japan in pocket, [Dr. Hans-Peter Kosack, ink stamps; Christian Heuer, bookplate] (5)
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."