Lot 27
  • 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."

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.