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Moll, Herman.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A Set of Fifty New and Correct Maps of England and Wales. London: Herman Moll, Thomas Bowles and John Bowles, 1724, letter-press title incorporating index, 50 engraved maps
- paper
Ibid. Scotland delineated or Thirty Six New and correct Maps of North Britain. London: Thomas Bowles, John Bowles, [1725], letter-press title incorporating index, 36 engraved maps
Ibid. A set of Twenty New and Correct Maps of Ireland. London: Herman Moll, 1728, letter-press title incorporating index, 20 engraved maps (one folding and including a table)
together 3 works in one volume, 4to (215 x 178mm.), 106 engraved general, regional and county maps, in fine contemporary outline colour, [Hodson I 174, 179, 182; Chubb CLXI; XIV; VII], contemporary calf, a few maps shaved at upper and lower margins, corners of binding worn, rebacked retaining original spine
Ibid. A set of Twenty New and Correct Maps of Ireland. London: Herman Moll, 1728, letter-press title incorporating index, 20 engraved maps (one folding and including a table)
together 3 works in one volume, 4to (215 x 178mm.), 106 engraved general, regional and county maps, in fine contemporary outline colour, [Hodson I 174, 179, 182; Chubb CLXI; XIV; VII], contemporary calf, a few maps shaved at upper and lower margins, corners of binding worn, rebacked retaining original spine
Provenance
The Linen Hall Library, Belfast, library label
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
It is rare to find the three atlases bound together. The Scotland volume is the first English atlas of that country, although heavily dependent on the work of the Scottish mapmakers Timothy Pont and John Adair.