- 81
Commelin, Caspar.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Beschryvinge van Amsterdam, desselfs eerste Oorspronk uyt den Huyse der Heeren van Aemstel en Aemstellant. Amsterdam: Wolfgang, Waasberge, Boom, van Someren, 1693
- Paper
First edition, 2 volumes, folio (316 x 195mm.), half-title, allegorical engraved frontispiece by van Gouwen, first title-page printed in red and black with woodcut arms of the city of Amsterdam, numerous engraved illustrations in the text, folding genealogical table made from three printed sheets, 52 plates and plans (some folding or double-page), contemporary blind-stamped vellum, [cf. BAL RIBA 684 (1726 edition)], marginal tear to Pp1 of vol.1 without loss, 4 plates in vol.2 with repaired tears without loss, a few light damp-stains on some leaves of vol.2, joints splitting
Provenance
Craandijk, inscription on flyleaf of volume 2
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."