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Peutinger Table--Janssonius, Joannes
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tabula Itineraria ex Illustri Peutingerorum Biblioteca... Amsterdam, [1652], 8 sections in 4 double-page engraved mapsheets, each approx. 420 x 520mm., Latin text on verso, hand-coloured, [Shirley 393], some marginal staining, some margins strengthened
- paper
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
The Tabula Peutinger or Peutinger Table is a road map of the Roman world which depicts the area from southeast England to present-day Sumatra. These road surveys were produced at the command of Emperor Augustus (30BC-AD12) and were hung in Rome and other cities.
Ortelius had a facsimile of the Tabula Peutinger which he included in his Parergon, but Janssonius produced a larger one in 1652 and his plates were used for over 90 years.
Ortelius had a facsimile of the Tabula Peutinger which he included in his Parergon, but Janssonius produced a larger one in 1652 and his plates were used for over 90 years.