- 19
Edinburgh--Johnston, Andrew.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- The Plan of Edenburgh exactly done from the original of ye famous D: Wit; The North Prospect of the City of Edenburgh. London: Joseph Smith, 1724, together 2 engraved images of the city taken from the north, each on 2 sheets joined and approx. 425 x 105mm., hand-coloured (2)
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Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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
An uncommon pair of a bird's-eye view/plan and a prospect of Edinburgh, engraved by the Scots mapmaker Andrew Johnston, and first published in 1714. In this state, the pair appeared in editions of the Nouveau Theatre de la Grande Bretagne, published by Joseph Smith from 1719 onwards. The plan is a copy of the rare two-sheet plan of Edinburgh drawn by James Gordon in 1647, and published by Johannes Blaeu in 1647, and later re-printed by Fredrick de Wit, hence the title attribution (see lot 18).