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Braun, Georg & Hogenberg, Franz
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Braun, Georg & Hogenberg, Franz
- Théâtre des Cités du Monde.Cologne, Godefroy van Kempen, 1579.
première édition française. 2 tomes en un volume (390 x 267 mm).
illustration : 2 titres gravés et 118 planches. Très belles impressions. Exemplaire du premier tirage avec les marques sur les cuivres des villes de Vienne et Bâle en premier état (selon Koeman).
reliure du xviiie siècle. Veau blond, dos orné. Reliure frottée et charnières fragiles. Importante mouillure touchant l'ensemble de l'exemplaire au coin inférieur droit et fragilisant le papier.
illustration : 2 titres gravés et 118 planches. Très belles impressions. Exemplaire du premier tirage avec les marques sur les cuivres des villes de Vienne et Bâle en premier état (selon Koeman).
reliure du xviiie siècle. Veau blond, dos orné. Reliure frottée et charnières fragiles. Importante mouillure touchant l'ensemble de l'exemplaire au coin inférieur droit et fragilisant le papier.
Provenance
Le Doisne (ex-libris manuscrit daté 1699) -- Mr. et Mme de Tessecourt (cachet sur le titre).
Literature
Koeman, 2010, t. IV-1, pp 35 et suiv et 223 et suiv.
Condition
Reliure frottée et charnières fragiles. Importante mouillure touchant l'ensemble de l'exemplaire au coin inférieur droit et fragilisant le papier.
"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
Exemplaire des deux premiers volumes de l'édition française de 1579, bien complet des deux frontispices et des 118 planches en premier état. L'exemplaire est très fragile
Impressionant document historique et artistique, le Theâtre des Cités du Monde est un des derniers témoins des villes du Moyen-Âge avant les destructions de la guerre de Trente ans et des modification baroques du XVIIIe siècle.