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Rosaccio, Gioseppe
Estimate
300 - 500 USD
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Description
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Le Sei Età del Mondo. Venice: [Domenico Farri], 1598
12mo (5 1/2 x 3 5/8 in.; 140 x 92 mm). Woodcut world map on title by Rosaccio dated 1590; some soiling, light spotting and a few early marginal calculations. Disbound, in two envelopes demonstrating provenance.
12mo (5 1/2 x 3 5/8 in.; 140 x 92 mm). Woodcut world map on title by Rosaccio dated 1590; some soiling, light spotting and a few early marginal calculations. Disbound, in two envelopes demonstrating provenance.
Provenance
William Gwynn Mather, Cleveland, Ohio (accession no. 22 in pencil on title, library ticket on envelope enclosure)
Literature
Alden-Landis 598/90; EDIT16, CNCE 50321; see Sabin 73197
Condition
some soiling, light spotting and a few early marginal calculations. Disbound, in two envelopes demonstrating provenance.
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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
A very popular summary world history by the cartographer Rosaccio, first published in Brescia in 1593. This is possibly the ninth edition of this text.