- 127
ARROWSMITH, AARON. 'A MAP OF THE UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA DRAWN FROM A NUMBER OF CRITICAL RESEARCHES … ADDITIONS TO 1802'. LONDON: PUBLISHED BY A. ARROWSMITH, 1 JANUARY 1796 [BUT 1808]
估價
7,000 - 10,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- 'A Map of the United States of North America Drawn from a Number of Critical Researches … Additions to 1802'. London: Published by A. Arrowsmith, 1 January 1796 [but 1808]
- paper, ink
Engraved wall map of the United States on 4 unjoined sheets (each 24 5/8 x 28 3/8 in.; 625 x 722 mm), each sheet dissected into 9 sections and mounted on linen. Partially handcolored, large engraved vignette of Niagara Falls with explanatory text; vignette lightly foxed as often, some light offsetting. The four sheets uniformly handsomely framed with UVIII Plexiglass.
出版
Stevens & Tree 79(e)
Condition
Engraved map of the United States on 4 unjoined sheets (each 24 5/8 x 28 3/8 in.; 625 x 722 mm), each sheet dissected into 9 sections and mounted on linen. Partially handcolored, large engraved vignette of Niagara Falls with explanatory text; vignette lightly foxed as often, some light offsetting. The four sheets uniformly handsomely framed with UVIII Plexiglass.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
拍品資料及來源
Aaron Arrowsmith is considered one of the best cartographer of his period, specializing in wall maps prepared to exacting standards, and frequently revised and improved. This is the third state of the second edition, the first state of which was consulted by Lewis and Clark prior to their trans-continental expedition.