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Travel, Atlases, Maps and Natural History / Lot 183

183
Philippines--Murillo Velarde,
Pedro

Estimate 20,000 - 30,000 GBP

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Description

Carta Hydrographica y Chorographica de la Yslas Filipinas. Manila, 1734

paper
111cm. by 119cm. approximately

1120 x 1200mm., large engraved wall-map, dissected and mounted on the original
linen, linen splitting, one panel detached, light browning

Literature

Quirino, Philippine Cartography pp.45-61

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of
the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional
conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of
your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report.
Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition
and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a
subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important
Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT,
ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Murillo Velarde's map of the Philippine archipelago is a landmark in the depiction of

the islands, and the first scientific map of the Philippines. It is flanked by two
pasted-on side-panels with twelve engravings, eight depicting native costumed
figures, a map of Guajam (Guam) and three city or harbour maps, notably Manila.

"So important is Pedro Murillo Velarde's map to Philippine cartography, so neat is

the engraving and so faithful are the illustrations, that in all likelihood it will
continue to be reproduced periodically in the years to come" (Quirino).

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