Lot 148
  • 148

Ziegler, Jacob.

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Terrae sanctae, quam Palaestinam nominant Syriae, Arabiae, Aegypti & Scholandiae doctissima descriptio... Terrae sanctae altera descriptio... authore Vuolffgango Vueissenburgio... Elenchus. Strassburg: Wendelin Rihel, September 1536
Folio (260 x 180mm.), 8 double-page woodcut maps, modern vellum, maps with fine dark impressions

Literature

Sabin 106331; Adams Z154; Ginsberg, Printed Maps of Scandinavia and the Arctic  p. 37-38

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

Jacob Ziegler, a German theologian and mathematiion published Quae incus continenur in 1532.  containing eight maps, the first seven being of the Holy Land and neighbouring areas and the last being of Scandinavia.

This second edition contains in addition to the original text and the eight maps, a description of the Holy Land by Wolfgang Weissenburg.