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Ortelius, Abraham.
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Theatrum orbis terrarum. Antwerp: Officina Plantiniana, [1592], three parts in one volume, comprising:
Theatrum. Engraved title within architectural border, engraved portrait of Ortelius by Philippe Galle, "Catalogus auctorum" with 133 names, 108 double-page mapsheets;
Parergon. Printed title within woodblock architectural border and 25 of (26) map sheets (including the two-sheet maps of British Isles and Egypt), lacking map 1 (ancient world);
Nomenclature Ptolemaicus, printed title and woodcut device. 1591
Folio (460 x 310mm.), Latin text, together 133 double-page engraved map-sheets, old vellum, title and preliminaries browned and soiled at edges, some marginal soiling, some worming at upper and lower folds, not affecting engraved areas, map 16 stained, map 24 with small inkstain, map 4 in Parergon (Hispaniae veteris) from another copy (some staining), hinges weak, binding worn
Parergon. Printed title within woodblock architectural border and 25 of (26) map sheets (including the two-sheet maps of British Isles and Egypt), lacking map 1 (ancient world);
Nomenclature Ptolemaicus, printed title and woodcut device. 1591
Folio (460 x 310mm.), Latin text, together 133 double-page engraved map-sheets, old vellum, title and preliminaries browned and soiled at edges, some marginal soiling, some worming at upper and lower folds, not affecting engraved areas, map 16 stained, map 24 with small inkstain, map 4 in Parergon (Hispaniae veteris) from another copy (some staining), hinges weak, binding worn
Literature
Koeman III, Ort 27B; van der Krogt 31:041
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."
"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."