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Blaeu, Johannes.
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Description
- Theatre des etats de son altesse royale le duc de Savoye [Piedmont and Savoy]. The Hague: A. Moetjens, 1700
2 volumes, folio (550 x 345mm.), additional engraved titles, printed titles in red and black, 2 portraits, allegorical plate and 140 double-page or folding plates showing town plans, views, panoramas and elevations engraved by Johannes de Ram, Romein de Hooghe, and others, contemporary hand colour, initials and head- and tail-peices fully coloured, contemporary diced calf, covers detached, spine rubbed
Provenance
acquired by Sir Patrick Geddes (1854-1932), best known as the father of town-planning; thence by descent to his son Dr Arthur Geddes (geographer) married to Jeannie Collin, great-grand-daughter of Elisee Reclus (French geographer and friend of Patrick Geddes); thence to their four children, the current owners
Literature
Koeman I. Bl 81 & 82
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."