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Northern Regions--Mercator, Gerard.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio. [Amsterdam, 1595 or later], 375 x 40mm., double-page engraved general map of the North Pole notable for the mythical islands around the Pole, French text on verso, contemporary hand colour, overall light browning
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Ortelius, Abraham. Septentrionalium Regionum Descrip[tio]. [Antwerp, 1594], 360 x 495mm., engraved general map of the Arctic region, extending to include the British Isles, Scandinavia, northern Europe, Greenland, Iceland and northern Canada, as well as the mythical island of "Frisland", Latin text, contemporary hand colour, some oxidization of green colouring (slight splitting)
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."