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Ortelius, Abraham
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Theatrum orbis terrarum. Antwerp: Antonius Coppenius Diesth, 1573
Folio (16 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.; 430 x 300 mm). Latin text edition, engraved architectural title, "Catalogus auctorum" with 103 names, 70 double-page engraved maps, all engraving hand-colored in full color, the title highlighted with gold; washed, sometimes lightly fading the coloring, some browning and spotting, dampstain in lower outer corner of some leaves in last third, a few small fore-edge tears. Modern maroon morocco, in a half-morocco drop-box.
Folio (16 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.; 430 x 300 mm). Latin text edition, engraved architectural title, "Catalogus auctorum" with 103 names, 70 double-page engraved maps, all engraving hand-colored in full color, the title highlighted with gold; washed, sometimes lightly fading the coloring, some browning and spotting, dampstain in lower outer corner of some leaves in last third, a few small fore-edge tears. Modern maroon morocco, in a half-morocco drop-box.
Provenance
Colonna family, Rome (red circular library stamp in margins of first two and last leaves)
Literature
Koeman Ort 9; Phillips 378
Condition
washed, sometimes lightly fading the coloring, some browning and spotting, dampstain in lower outer corner of some leaves in last third, a few small fore-edge tears.
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.
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
Handsome, hand-colored copy. This is a variant of the second Latin edition of 1571, with reset text, and additional maps.