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Bertius, Petrus.
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Theatri geographiae veteris. [Leiden and Amsterdam: Isaac Elsevire and Jodocus Hondius, 1618-1619]
Folio (440 x 290mm.), engraved title, portrait and 33 maps, contemporary hand colour, contemporary mottled calf, [cf. Koeman 1, Bert 1; Phillips, Atlases 433], lacking second engraved title, portrait of Bertius and without the 14 maps of the ancient world from the Parergon of Ortelius (possibly not included in this volume), rebacked preserving original spine and recornered
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing
"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
This edition of Ptolemy, re-edited by Bertius, contains the twenty-eight maps from Mercator's editions of Ptolemy (first issued in 1578) and the Tabula Peutingeriana in five sheets.