- 61
Münster, Sebastian.
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Moderna descrizzione dell' Europa. [Basel: H. Petri, 1540, but later], 265 x 340mm., double-page woodcut map, some marginal staining (just affecting image at lower fold)
- 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 "modern" map of the European continent, but oriented with south at the top, from an Italian edition of the Cosmographia, extending from Livonia to Cape St Vincent and showing a large sailing ship in the Bay of Biscay.
While we are used to seeing north at the top of the page, early-modern map-makers had no such preconceived notion, hence the unusual south-at-the-top orientation used her by Münster for his map of Europe.
While we are used to seeing north at the top of the page, early-modern map-makers had no such preconceived notion, hence the unusual south-at-the-top orientation used her by Münster for his map of Europe.