EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBColton's Atlas of the World, 1856, in Two Volumes; plus Africa / Mahdist War Map
About Seller
4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
About Auction
LiveJul 6, 2024
Our July 6-7 Live Auction in Knoxville features more than 1,000 lots of Fine Art, Antiques and Jewelry from the founding family of Rogersville, TN, and from the historic Pinckney family of Charleston, SC; from the estate of William J. Eskind of Nashville; the living estate of Jerry Waters, Maryville, the estate of U.S. Ambassador Ron Schlicher of Brentwood, and from other fine estates and private and museum collections. Sale starts 9 AM Eastern Time on Saturday, July 6 (lots #1-671) and continues at 1 PM Sunday, July 7 (lots #672-1086) at our Knoxville Gallery, 4310 Papermill Drive. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
View Full Catalog (670)
- Lot Description
1st and 2nd Items: COLTON'S ATLAS OF THE WORLD, George Woolworth Colton, New York: J.H. Colton and Co., 1856. Two large folio volumes, bound in publisher's brown cloth, with gilt and blind stamped covers and spine, full-page hand-colored plates, each with accompanying informational text. Volume I, "North and South America", containing 57 plates; with plates of US states and territories as of 1855, featuring individual cities such as Boston, Philadelphia, and New York City (with "Proposed Central Park" area); US western frontier territories "Nebraska and "Kanzas" Territories, "New Mexico and Utah", and "Oregon and Washington"; Central and South American plates including "West Indies", "Cuba and Jamaica", and "Patagonia". Volume II, "Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceanica, Etc.", containing 49 plates - frontispiece, general maps/charts numbered II-XIII, and specific continent/country/city plates numbered 1-36; features individual cities Paris and London. Each volume, overall:19-1/4" H x 17" W; Plates 18-1/2" H x 16" W. 3rd Item: Map of the Seat of War in Africa (North Eastern Sheet), George W. Colton, Charles B. Colton, 1884. Laid in to rear of Volume II. Hand-colored, single sheet engraved map of Northeast Africa during the Mahdist War (1881-1899), primarily Egypt and Sudan, with inset Nile Delta. (CHECK) 18 1/4" H x 15 1/2" W. Note: G. W. Colton followed his father's career path to become a cartographer and engraver. In 1855, inspired to create a detailed world atlas, issued the first volume of his Atlas of the World, with the second volume following the next year. A single volume edition was issued later.
PROVENANCE: By descent in the historic Pinckney family of Runnymede Plantation, South Carolina.
Condition
Both volumes have general wear and scuffs to covers, moderate foxing and toning to text pages throughout, generally not affecting plates. Volume 1: Covers separated, spine cover absent, but pages bound tightly and intact; end papers creased with tears and chips; frontispiece with considerable foxing; missing 4 plates of 61 and corresponding informational pages- Plate 10, New Hampshire; Plate 31 Alabama; Plate 36, Texas (#2); Plate 52, California. Volume II: All plates and text pages complete in tight binding; covers loose, spine chipped. 3rd Item: Chipping, holes and tears around outside edges, not affecting image.
- Provenance
By descent in the historic Pinckney family of Runnymede Plantation, South Carolina.
- Shipping Info
-
The UPS Store of Bearden 865-584-0081 (press 5), fax 865-584-0094 store2630@theupsstore.com
The UPS Store of Northshore Knoxville Contact – Eve 865-951-2499 store6461@theupsstore.com
John & Max Express LLC NOTE: large items & white glove delivery services only (driving range limitations may apply) Contact – Dina 865-230-1568 johnmaxexpress@gmail.com
-
- Buyer's Premium
