WORLD ATLAS[Unrecorded German Atlas of the World], 42 engraved maps (one double-page twin-hemisphere World), all but the World with integral key, manuscript annotations to a few maps, each mounted in linen, with manuscript caption tag, housed in original marbled chemise and marbled paper slipcase, maps 190 x 135mm. (World 190 x 270mm.), [Germany, c.1783-1789]FootnotesUNRECORDED GERMAN WORLD ATLAS, comprising 42 maps: world map, Americas (3), Asia (6), Europe (31), and Africa. Each bears a key below the map with a numerical list of the countries and regions shown on the map.
The atlas is not dated and bears no imprint, but the approximate date range can be ascertained from the political information provided on the maps, notably that of the Thirteen States of the United States ("Die XIII vereingte Staaten von Nord America") which were first recognised as such at the Treaty of Paris in 1783. A fourteenth State (Vermont) was accepted into the Union in 1789. Poland is depicted as it existed between 1772 and 1793. No institutional copies of this work have been traced.Additional informationAuction informationBuyers Premium and ChargesFor all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows:Buyer's Premium Rates
28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,000 up to and including £800,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,000 up to and including £4,500,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000.VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right.Buyers' ObligationsALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest customer services team.Payment NoticesFor payment information please refer to the sale catalog.Shipping NoticesFor information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.Lot Symbols•Exempt from VATZero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.Related DepartmentsBooks & ManuscriptsAuction ViewingsLondon, Knightsbridge18 June 2023, 11:00 - 15:00 BST19 June 2023, 09:00 - 17:00 BST20 June 2023, 09:00 - 17:00 BST21 June 2023, 09:00 - 10:00 BSTConditions of SaleView Conditions of Sale
WORLD ATLAS[Unrecorded German Atlas of the World], 42 engraved maps (one double-page twin-hemisphere World), all but the World with integral key, manuscript annotations to a few maps, each mounted in linen, with manuscript caption tag, housed in original marbled chemise and marbled paper slipcase, maps 190 x 135mm. (World 190 x 270mm.), [Germany, c.1783-1789]FootnotesUNRECORDED GERMAN WORLD ATLAS, comprising 42 maps: world map, Americas (3), Asia (6), Europe (31), and Africa. Each bears a key below the map with a numerical list of the countries and regions shown on the map.
The atlas is not dated and bears no imprint, but the approximate date range can be ascertained from the political information provided on the maps, notably that of the Thirteen States of the United States ("Die XIII vereingte Staaten von Nord America") which were first recognised as such at the Treaty of Paris in 1783. A fourteenth State (Vermont) was accepted into the Union in 1789. Poland is depicted as it existed between 1772 and 1793. No institutional copies of this work have been traced.Additional informationAuction informationBuyers Premium and ChargesFor all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows:Buyer's Premium Rates
28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,000 up to and including £800,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,000 up to and including £4,500,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000.VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right.Buyers' ObligationsALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest customer services team.Payment NoticesFor payment information please refer to the sale catalog.Shipping NoticesFor information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.Lot Symbols•Exempt from VATZero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.Related DepartmentsBooks & ManuscriptsAuction ViewingsLondon, Knightsbridge18 June 2023, 11:00 - 15:00 BST19 June 2023, 09:00 - 17:00 BST20 June 2023, 09:00 - 17:00 BST21 June 2023, 09:00 - 10:00 BSTConditions of SaleView Conditions of Sale
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