- 120
Blaeu, Johannes
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Blaeu, Johannes
- Nuevo Atlas o teatro del mundo... tomo primero [Atlas Mayor, vol.1 (only)]. Amsterdam, 1659
- paper
Second edition in Spanish, folio (555 x 355mm.), engraved title with printed title- and imprint-slips pasted on, and 41 (of 49) mostly double-page engraved mapsheets (including 13 plates showing the observatory and instruments of Tycho Brahe at Huen), contemporary hand colour, contemporary Dutch vellum, lacking maps 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 16, 25, 28 (World, Arctic, Europe, Scandinavia, Norway, Bergen, Finland and Denmark), some occasional browning, binding worn
Literature
van der Krogt 2:641.1
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."