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Schenk, Pieter.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Atlas contractus, sive mapparum geographicarum Sansoniarum. Amsterdam: Petrum Schenck, [1706]
Folio (530 x 330mm.), engraved allegorical title, engraved contents list headed Atlas Minor listing 50 subjects, and 50 (of 51) double-page or folding maps by or after Schenk, Sanson, Valk and others, contemporary hand colour, old calf-backed boards, lacking map 30 (Suevicus circulus) but with additional map of Catalonia by Valk, map of Africa with splits due to oxidization of the green pigment, some maps with small tears, some offsetting and marginal soiling, binding worn
Provenance
Sir Christopher Sykes, 2nd baronet, (1749-1801), Sledmere House, Yorkshire; thence by descent
Literature
cf. Koeman III, Sche 1 & 2
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."