- 150
Bertius, Pieter.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tabularum geographicarum contractarum libri septem. Amsterdam: Jodocus Hondius Jr, 1616
- paper
7 parts in one volume, oblong 8vo (120 x 195mm.), engraved title, 7 divisional titles, 200 miniature maps and plans engraved by Pieter van den Keere, Salomon Rogier, Jodocus Hondius Jr and others, with final privilege leaf, [Koeman II, Lan 11A; Shirley, British Library T.BERT-1a], contemporary calf, title detached, small rust-hole in V8 with loss of one word, very light occasional offsetting onto text, binding a little rubbed
Provenance
John Evelyn, inscription on flyleaf "Catalogo JEvelyni inscriptus: Meliora Retinete", later "JE" bookplate, sale, Christie's, 22 June 1977, lot 130
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
John Evelyn's copy. Based on Cornelis Claesz's earlier Caert-Thresoor, this edition was entirely reshaped by Bertius. "It was then published by Jodocus Hondius II, with all the maps newly engraved, slightly larger in size... With the new plates, the work was certainly improved and enjoyed an increased demand from the public, which had the choice between Mercator's Atlas minor and Bertius's Tabularum geographicarum" (Koeman).