Lot 26
  • 26

Blaeu, Willem and Johannes.

Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description

  • Le Théatre du Monde our Nouvel Atlas [volumes 1-3 of the Theatrum]. Amsterdam, 1640-1643
  • paper
French text edition, 3 volumes, folio 500 x 320mm.), half-title to vol. 1, 6 engraved architectural  titles, (with overslips), and 273 mostly double-page engraved maps, contemporary hand colour, contemporary gilt-panelled vellum [Koeman 1 Bl 19A, 18A, 35A;  Van der Krogt 2; 212], some browning, binding soiled, spines on vol.1 & 2, chipped

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalgue description
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Catalogue Note

The set collates as follows

Volume 1: World, Northern and Eastern Europe and the Low Countries, 2 parts in one volume, 120 maps, World map with small printer's crease, some staining at lower margin,

Volume 2: France Spain and the Continents, 2 parts in one volume, 93 maps, small wormhole at upper edge (not affecting engraved surface), some light marginal staining

Volume 3: Italy, Greece and the British Isles supplement, 66 maps, occasional browning