- 106
Levanto, Francesco Maria.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Lo specchio del mare, nel quale si descrivono tutti li porti, spiaggie, baye, isole, scogli, e seccagni del Mediterraneo. Genoa: Marino and Celle, 1679
- Paper
Folio (428 x 283mm.), letterpress title within engraved border, 25 engraved mapsheets (all but one double-page), numerous woodcut profiles and other diagrams, contemporary vellum, marginal repair to title-page with slight damage to the image, light marginal staining, binding slightly soiled, one headband damaged
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
Unrecorded second edition of this rare Italian pilot-book, bearing the imprint of Marino and Celle dated 1679. A further edition, printed by Giacomo Zattoni in the same year has been traced in only two copies (see previous lot).