- 105
Turkey and the Caspian Sea--Ptolemaeus, Claudius.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Tabula seconda de Asia. [Florence: Francesco Berlinghieri, 1480-1482], 385 x 430mm., wear at fold with slight loss, marginal soiling; Ibid. Prima Asiae Tabula, 375 x 545mm.; Secunda Asiae Tabula, 355 x 510mm., stain at centre; Tertia Asiae Tabula, 375 x 540mm., small stain, 3 maps, [Rome: Petrus de Turre, 1478 -1490]
- paper
Together 4 engraved maps covering Turkey and the Caspian Sea, some marginal soiling
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue 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 group of scarce Ptolemaic maps is from the second and third printed atlases. They are the earliest available maps of these regions from editions of Ptolemy's Geography.