- 25
De Bry, Theodor.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- [Small voyages]. Frankfurt, [1597]-1601
- paper
Parts 1-5 (of 13) in German bound in one volume, first edition, folio (290 x 183mm.), an incomplete copy containing 4 engraved titles, 4 maps, 2 plates and 133 half-page illustrations, early twentieth-century half morocco, [Church 226, 228, 230, 232, 234], lacking one title, 5 maps, 17 (or 19) illustrations and 7 text leaves, some leaves defective (especially in part 1), 2 folding illustrations with loss of outer portion, some repairs, soiling, ink markings and underlinings, occasional cropping; sold as viewed, not subject to return (a more detailed description of each part is available upon request)
Provenance
The Property of Ampleforth Abbey Trust (see also lots 53-56).
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."