- 105
Levanto, Francesco Maria.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Prima parte dello specchio del mare, nel quale si descrivono tutti li porti, spiaggie, baye, isole, scogli, e seccagni del Mediterraneo. Genoa: Marino and Celle, 1664
- Paper
First edition, part 1 only, all published, folio (420 x 280mm.), letterpress title within engraved border, 25 engraved mapsheets (all but one double-page), numerous woodcut profiles and other diagrams, eighteenth-century vellum, a few marginal stains on the first few leaves
Literature
Koeman IV, Lev I; N.M.M. III, 42
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."
Catalogue Note
Uncommon Italian pilot-book compiled by Francesco Levanto, a Genoese ship's-captain, based on the Mediterranean pilot book published by Pieter Goos (see lot 100).