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South America--Forlani, Paolo.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- La descrittione di tutto il Peru. [Venice: Paolo Forlani, c.1562], 508 x 369mm., full-page engraved map of South America, trimmed to the printed area with additional margin at left for binding into a contemporary atlas, old repair in the right margin, added margin to upper border, ink stains in blank margin at foot
- paper
Literature
Meurer, Strabo Illustratus Atlas 190 (ill.); Tooley, Maps in Italian Atlases 93; Woodward, Maps and Prints of Paolo Forlani 11; Woodward, Paolo Forlani map 3
Condition
The condition of this item 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."
"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
The first large-scale delineation of South America to appear in print and the only Lafreri school map of South America.
A landmark in the mapping of South America, this is the largest and most detailed delineation of that continent published to date. Unfortunately, with the rise of Antwerp as a major cartographical centre, this map did not have the long-term influence it deserves, although it is a standard feature of Italian atlases of the period.
The map also includes most of the West Indies and the southern extremity of Florida.