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Allard, Carel
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Nieuwe Hollandse Scheeps-Bouw, waar in vertoond word een Volmaakt Schip, Met alle des zelfs uitterlyke deelen, ... Benevens de Afbeeldingen van alle de boornaamste Vlaggen, Die men in zee ontmoet; ... [With his:] Byvoegsel tot de Nieuwe Hollandse Scheeps-Bouw, Zynde een vermeerdering van noch 78 niewe bezondere Vlaggen ... Amsterdam: Carel Allard, [general title dated 1695, section titles dated:] 1705
3 parts in one volume, 4to (7 1/2 x 6 1/8 in.; 190 x 155 mm). General- and two section-titles printed in red and black, 56 engraved plates on ship construction (of which 3 are folding and 14 double-page), 135 engraved plates of flags (of which 2 are double-page), all plates beautifully colored by a contemporary hand and heightened in liquid gold. Contemporary Dutch marbled calf, spine richly gilt, gilt-stamped title label on spine; joints and extremities rubbed, some corners torn.
3 parts in one volume, 4to (7 1/2 x 6 1/8 in.; 190 x 155 mm). General- and two section-titles printed in red and black, 56 engraved plates on ship construction (of which 3 are folding and 14 double-page), 135 engraved plates of flags (of which 2 are double-page), all plates beautifully colored by a contemporary hand and heightened in liquid gold. Contemporary Dutch marbled calf, spine richly gilt, gilt-stamped title label on spine; joints and extremities rubbed, some corners torn.
Provenance
Six van Hillegom — F. C. Koch (bookplate, his sale, Hauswedell, 10 December 1974, lot 1735)
Condition
all plates beautifully colored by a contemporary hand and heightened in liquid gold. Contemporary Dutch marbelled calf, spine richly gilt, gilt-stamped title label on spine; joints and extremities rubbed, some corners torn.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
An extraordinary, colored copy of the second edition of this highly important work on ship-building, showing the trade in all its facets. The part of the book devoted to the flags of the world is the first extensive flag book.