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Atlases
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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- A collection of 12 atlases of classical and modern maps, including:
- paper
Cellarius, A. Geographia antiqua: being a complete set of maps of antient geography. A new edition. London, 1812, small 4to (245 x 190mm.), double-page letterpress title, list of plates and 33 engraved double-page maps, modern calf-backed old marbled boards, light offsetting, boards slightly rubbed
Butler, S. An atlas of ancient geography. London, 1822, small 4to (210 x 147mm.), engraved title, index, and 20 double-page maps, the maps with outline hand-colour, contemporary red half morocco, publisher's engraved label on upper cover, publisher's advertisement pasted on upper pastedown, spine ends chipped with loss, slightly rubbed
Jomard, [E.F.] Les monuments de la géographie ou recueil d'anciennes cartes européennes et orientales. Paris, [c.1842-1862], large folio (703 x 547mm.), list of plates, 50 lithographed maps, many double-page, modern blue half morocco, title a little frayed and chipped at fore-edge and with repaired tear, minor dust-soiling and marginal tears, corners bumped, some marks to covers
Quin, E. An historical atlas. New edition. London and Glasgow, [c.1846], 4to (342 x 280mm.), 21 double-page hand-coloured engraved maps, some folding, modern antique-style half calf, some maps with strengthening, tears and stains
Spruner, C. de. Atlas antiquus. Gotha: J. Perthes, 1850, folio (366 x 235mm.), double-page letterpress title, 4pp. description of the maps, 27 double-page engraved maps, later half calf, light spotting and offsetting, binding rather rubbed
Johnston, A.K. The Royal Atlas of modern geography. Edinburgh and London, 1861, folio (492 x 323mm.), half-title, 48 double-page engraved maps, hand-coloured in outline, modern red buckram, upper cover with large portion of original gilt titled cloth cover inset, minor scattered spotting, a few chips to edges (not affecting engraved area), new endpapers
and 6 others (12)
Butler, S. An atlas of ancient geography. London, 1822, small 4to (210 x 147mm.), engraved title, index, and 20 double-page maps, the maps with outline hand-colour, contemporary red half morocco, publisher's engraved label on upper cover, publisher's advertisement pasted on upper pastedown, spine ends chipped with loss, slightly rubbed
Jomard, [E.F.] Les monuments de la géographie ou recueil d'anciennes cartes européennes et orientales. Paris, [c.1842-1862], large folio (703 x 547mm.), list of plates, 50 lithographed maps, many double-page, modern blue half morocco, title a little frayed and chipped at fore-edge and with repaired tear, minor dust-soiling and marginal tears, corners bumped, some marks to covers
Quin, E. An historical atlas. New edition. London and Glasgow, [c.1846], 4to (342 x 280mm.), 21 double-page hand-coloured engraved maps, some folding, modern antique-style half calf, some maps with strengthening, tears and stains
Spruner, C. de. Atlas antiquus. Gotha: J. Perthes, 1850, folio (366 x 235mm.), double-page letterpress title, 4pp. description of the maps, 27 double-page engraved maps, later half calf, light spotting and offsetting, binding rather rubbed
Johnston, A.K. The Royal Atlas of modern geography. Edinburgh and London, 1861, folio (492 x 323mm.), half-title, 48 double-page engraved maps, hand-coloured in outline, modern red buckram, upper cover with large portion of original gilt titled cloth cover inset, minor scattered spotting, a few chips to edges (not affecting engraved area), new endpapers
and 6 others (12)
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"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."