- 4771
Terrarossa, Vitale (1623-1692).
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Riflessioni geografiche circa le terre incognite distese in ossequio perpetuo dalla nobiltà Veneziana. Padua: Cadorino for the author, 1686
4to (230 x 162mm.), [32], 298, [10]pp., illustration: woodcut device on title-page, woodcut initials and headpieces, engraved portrait of author opposite p.1, binding: contemporary mottled blind-ruled calf, spine gilt in compartments, binding rubbed, lacking lettering-piece
Literature
JCB 686/157; Sabin 94858
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."
Catalogue Note
first edition of Terrarossa's account of the discoveries of the New World, heavily biased towards Venetian explorers, in which he claimed that Marco Polo had also discovered Australia.