- 181
Herberstein, Sigmund von.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Comentari della Moscovia et parimente della Russia. Venice: Niccolò Bascarini for Giovanni Battista Pederzano, 1550
- Paper
First edition in Italian, 4to (203 x 140mm.), hand-coloured woodcut arms on title-page, folding engraved map of the Muscovite Empire by Gastaldo, 6 full-page woodcut illustrations, old vellum, map with some splits at folds and a small tear (without loss), a few small stains, binding slightly soiled
Provenance
Jesuit college of Saluzzo, inscription on title-page dated 1721
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 22584; Mortimer, Harvard Italian 229
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."