- 27
Horn, Georg.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Accuratissima orbis delineatio. Sive geographia vetus, sacra & profana. Amsterdam: Apud Joannem Janssonium, 1654
- PAPER
Folio (500 x 320mm.), engraved device on title, and 53 mostly double-page engraved mapsheets by or after Janssonius, Ortelius, Blankaert or Laurenberg, large paper copy, contemporary calf, [Koeman II Ja 4; Van der Krogt 1.603], without dedication as usual, occasional browning and light marginal soiling, binding repaired
Provenance
"Bibliothecae Ninivensis", inscription on title-page (i.e. Ninove in Belgium)
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalgue 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
This atlas includes Janssonius' s large seven sheet map of Palestine after Adrichom, as well as the Tabula Peutingeriana route map of the Roman Empire.