- 137
Duval, Pierre.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- La géographie du temps, qui fait voir l'estat present des IV. parties du monde. Paris: P. du Val and Nicolas Langlois, 1682
2 volumes, 12mo (160 x 85mm.), 2 additional engraved title-pages with variant wording, double-page engraved plate listing maps, 82 engraved maps, 39 engraved coats-of-arms, all coloured by hand in outline and often heightened in gold, contemporary mottled calf, vol.1 with wormhole affecting first few maps, vol.2 stained throughout, binding on vol.2 very worn
Literature
Pastoureau, Duval XI Fa and Fb; Phillips, Atlases 3446
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."