- 110
Rossi, Giovanni Giacomo de.
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Mercurio geografico overo guida geografica in tutte le parti del mondo. Rome: G.G. de Rossi, 1692
- paper
Folio (495 x 340mm.), volume 2 only, engraved pictorial title, 69 engraved maps (most double-page, with four on 2 or more sheets), manuscript index on end flyleaf (calling for 69 maps), contemporary calf, title soiled, marginal soiling and staining, many maps creased, a few maps torn, some browning, binding defective
Literature
cf. Phillips, Atlases 515
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
There is considerable variation in the contents of this atlas, which includes maps by or after Cantelli da Vignola, the Sansons and others.