Ptolemaeus, Claudius.

3 parts in one volume, 4to (225 x 150mm.), printed title with woodcut device, 64 double-page engraved maps after Giacomo Gastaldi, numerous woodcut illustrations in text, maps with fine dark impression, later vellum, evidence of ownership stamp on title

Phillips, Atlases 372

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."

First edition of Gioseppe Moleto's Latin re-translation after Bilibald Pirckheymer. In addition to the two modern world maps, six of the maps relate to the Americas. Others include Scandinavia (after Jakob Ziegler, 1532 - see lot 148), the Arctic (after the famous "Zeno Map", first  published in woodcut in 1558) and South Africa.