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Montanus, Arnoldus
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weerld: of Beschryving van America en 't Zuid-Land. Amsterdam: Jacob van Meurs, 1671
3 parts in one volume, folio (12 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.; 314 x 200 mm). Engraved additional title, title in red and black with engraved vignette, large folding engraved map of North and South America by Gerard Schagen, 15 double-page maps after Blaeu and others, 32 double-page or folding engraved views, 6 engraved portraits, 69 engraved text illustrations, decorative woodcut initials; without the portrait of Jan Maurits, Prince of Nassau, which is not mentioned in the text, light dampstain in upper margin of index leaves, one map ("Insulae Americanae") loosely inserted. Contemporary Dutch vellum, blind-tooled in a panel design with arabesque medallion stamped in central panel, gold-stamped red leather label on spine; soiled, upper joint cracked.
3 parts in one volume, folio (12 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.; 314 x 200 mm). Engraved additional title, title in red and black with engraved vignette, large folding engraved map of North and South America by Gerard Schagen, 15 double-page maps after Blaeu and others, 32 double-page or folding engraved views, 6 engraved portraits, 69 engraved text illustrations, decorative woodcut initials; without the portrait of Jan Maurits, Prince of Nassau, which is not mentioned in the text, light dampstain in upper margin of index leaves, one map ("Insulae Americanae") loosely inserted. Contemporary Dutch vellum, blind-tooled in a panel design with arabesque medallion stamped in central panel, gold-stamped red leather label on spine; soiled, upper joint cracked.
Literature
Borba de Moraes 586; Church 613; Nordenskiöld Collection 3:593; Sabin 50086
Condition
De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weerld: of Beschryving van America en 't Zuid-Land. Amsterdam: Jacob van Meurs, 1671
3 parts in one volume, folio (12 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.; 314 x 200 mm). Engraved additional title, title in red and black with engraved vignette, large folding engraved map of North and South America by Gerard Schagen, 15 double-page maps after Blaeu and others, 32 double-page or folding engraved views, 6 engraved portraits, 69 engraved text illustrations, decorative woodcut initials; without the portrait of Jan Maurits, Prince of Nassau, which is not mentioned in the text, light dampstain in upper margin of index leaves, one map ("Insulae Americanae") loosely inserted. Contemporary Dutch vellum, blind-tooled in a panel design with arabesque medallion stamped in central panel, gold-stamped red leather title label on spine; soiled, upper joint cracked.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition and a fine impression of the plates. A classic description of America, published at the zenith of the Dutch empire. The plates illustrate the customs, festivals, rites and occupations of native Americans, as well as spectacular naval battles and bombardments. The work is most famous for its early view of New Amsterdam (page 124), first published in 1651.