Lot 43
  • 43

Ptolemaeus, Claudius.

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Description

  • Geografia... Nuovamente con singolare studio ricontrati & corretti dall... Gio. Antonio Magini... Nuovamente corretto & accresciuto. Padua: Paolo & Francesco Galignani, 1621-1620
2 parts in one volume, folio (302 x 203mm.), 27 maps of the ancient world and 32 (of 37) of the modern world, together 59 full-page maps engraved by Girolamo Porro mostly after Ortelius or Mercator (one double-page), numerous woodcuts in the text, contemporary vellum, lacking 5 maps and several text pages, spine repaired and binding worn

Literature

Nordenskiƶld Collection 2:233; Phillips, Atlases 436; Shirley, British Library T.PTOL-12c

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."

Catalogue Note

This is the last edition of Ptolemy to be issued with a text and commentary. The maps are exactly the same as those used in the first quarto edition in Latin of 1596, edited by Magini, and also the first edition of Cernoti's translation in 1597/8.