$1,230
Wallis's New Dissected Map of Asia, Engraved from the Latest Authorities for the Use of Young Students in Geography. London: No. 42 Skinner Street, Snow Hill, John Wallis, [late 18th-early 19th century]. Label signed by Wallis, missing one small piece (the Caspian Sea), one piece broken with a small portion missing; the original box with signed and printed label present (box in pieces; the map hand-outlined, hand-cut, rare, irregularly shaped, roughly 19 x 18 1/2 in. What we now call puzzle or jigsaw puzzles were known by a different name in this earliest incarnation. Wallis created these hand-cut maps for the education of children. Estimate $1,000-1,500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
