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Lot 38
  • 38

Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria
  • Memorie istoriogeografiche della Morea, riacquistata dall'arme venete del regno di Negroponte. Venice: for Giuseppe Maria Ruinetti, 1687
  • Paper
Folio (445 x 295mm.), engraved title-page, folding engraved map of the Morea, engraved illustrations (mostly views), woodcut initials and tailpieces, 29 engraved views and town plans (20 folding), contemporary carta rustica, uncut, in modern vellum-backed buckram folding box, folding map with repaired tear, A1-2 repaired at foot, binding slightly rubbed

Provenance

Biblioteca Sassella, armorial bookplate; Sefik E. Atabey, book label, sale in these rooms, 28 May 2002, lot 284

Literature

Atabey 288; Armao, Coronelli 42

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."

Catalogue Note

Second folio edition; this was originally published in 1686 with the title Memorie istoriografiche..., and this later edition includes new territories subsequently acquired by the Venetians.