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Norie, [John William]
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Gulf of Persia. London, Charles Wilson [late J. W. Norie and Wilson], No.157 Leadenhall Street, 1880
- paper
670 x 865mm., engraved chart, five inset charts, several coastal profiles, numerous soundings, backed on linen
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
HIGHLY DETAILED AND RARE CHART OF THE ARABIAN GULF, based on Commander Barnes Brucks’ ground-breaking chart of the Gulf published in 1832. It was the first chart of the Arabian Gulf ever printed to show all the settlements today forming the United Arab Emirates. Norie’s version was first published January 1833 including three new inset charts and various coastal profiles; this edition was published with almost no revision for the rest of the nineteenth century. All working sea charts from this era are rare, due to their high mortality rate, and the present chart is no exception. We are unable to trace an institutional example of this edition nor have we traced it at auction in the last forty years.