Books | Internet/Live Auction
Wed, Jan 15, 2020 01:00PM EST
Lot 36
A Geographical Description of the World
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
[..Intended as an Accompaniment to the Map of the World on Mercator's Projection], by John Melish, (Scottish, 1771-1822), Philadelphia: published John Melish, 1818, with three folding maps (complete), leather backed marbled boards, and gilt titled spine, contains account of the main voyages, including those of Cook, Vancouver, and Perouse, 8-1/4 x 5-1/2 in., Provenance: Collection from an Important American Family, Note: Last auction record Swann 1996. Sold for $800.
front board almost detached but holding, some loss to leather at spine and rubbing to marbled boards, some overall water damage; map with one 3-1/2 in. tear, and overall toning
