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LOT 203

Lot 203

Thomas Jefferys (c. 1719-1771)

Thomas Jefferys (c. 1719-1771)
Lot 203 Details
Thomas Jefferys (c. 1719-1771), British

AN EXACT CHART OF THE RIVER ST. LAURENCE FROM FORT FRONTENAC TO THE ISLAND OF ANTICOFTI SHOWING THE SOUNDINGS, ROCKS, SHOALS & C. WITH VIEWS OF THE LANDS AND ALL THE NECESSARY INSTRUCTIONS FOR NAVIGATING THE RIVER TO QUEBEC

Copperplate engraving with letters hand-coloured with watercolour; on two joined sheets, with folds. Published for Robert Sayer, London in May 25, 1775.
Plate 25.6" x 37.2" — 65 x 94.5 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

not examined out of frame. it is heavy in the frame.burn noted at the top edge, foxing and brwoning to the sheet the folds have browning near the folds few horizontal crease in the centre right, the margins show puckering in the frame especially along the bottom edge, print slipping down in the frame, top edge visible in the frame, vertical puckering at the fold bottom left /centre, inscribed in pencil top right margin: Jefferys/ (scarce) else ok

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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