Lot 13
- 13
London--Horwood, Richard
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster, the Borough of Southwark and Parts adjoining showing every House. R. Horwood, 1792-1799
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Large wall map (scale 26 inches to one mile) in 32 engraved sheets joined as 3, dissected and backed on linen, total dimensions (when joined) 2200 x 4020mm., folding into 4to original cloth slipcases, each with index plan pasted on front (West, Central and East), publisher's label on each "Sold by James Wyld. Geographer to Her Majesty" [Howgego 200 (1)], map browned, some sheets lifting from linen, and sections with loss, slip cases worn and defective
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
"The largest and most important London map of the eighteenth century" (Howgego). The plan extends from Chelsea to Mile End and from the Angel, Islington to Kennington. The whole map (when joined) measures thirteen feet long and seven feet high and according to Horwood's own account, the task of surveying the whole of the built-up area of London at that time gave him "nine years severe labour" as he "was concerned to show every house (with its number if it had one), courts, alleys and vacant spaces away from the street frontage".
The Law Society of England and Wales was founded in 1825, with a library forming part of the original prospectus for the Society, and by 1832 it was housed in its present elegant building on Chancery Lane. The current selection of 22 lots all have library stamps reflecting their history and have been marked to indicate their deaccession from the Law Society’s holdings.