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Duval, Pierre
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
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Geographia universalis Pars Prior [-Posterior]. Das ist: Der allgemeinen Erd=Beschreibung. Nuremberg: Christoff Gerhard for Johann Hoffmann, 1679
2 volumes, 12mo (5 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.; 133 x 70 mm). 2 engraved titles with variant wording, 83 engraved maps (mostly folding, one double-page), 16 engraved coats of arms; small clean tear in fore-edge of "Barbaria" (page 168) entering image, a few other tiny fore-edge tears or creases. 18th-century vellum with fold-over flap edges, manuscript title on spine, blue cloth drop-box.
2 volumes, 12mo (5 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.; 133 x 70 mm). 2 engraved titles with variant wording, 83 engraved maps (mostly folding, one double-page), 16 engraved coats of arms; small clean tear in fore-edge of "Barbaria" (page 168) entering image, a few other tiny fore-edge tears or creases. 18th-century vellum with fold-over flap edges, manuscript title on spine, blue cloth drop-box.
Provenance
Christian Wentzel Graf Von Nostitz (engraved armorial bookplate in each volume)
Condition
small clean tear in fore-edge of "Barbaria" (page 168) entering image, a few other tiny fore-edge tears or creases, otherwise crisp and clean
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First German edition, a bright crisp copy.