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Europe--Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Parte Occidentale dell'Europa... [&] Parte Orientale dell'Europa... [Venice, 1691], large engraved general map in 2 sheets, uncut and joined (butted together for framing), total dimensions 610 x 930mm., left hand sheet with narrow margin
- Paper
Condition
The condition of this item is as described in the catalogue description
"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
The companion maps of the continent of Europe, finely engraved and dotted with informative panels of text, including a discussion of the imaginary Atlantic island of Frisland, allegedly discovered by two Italian brothers in the 1330s, and a common feature of European and Atlantic maps from 1558 onwards, complete with its towns, but now assumed to be a mistake for Iceland.