- 55
Tielenburg, Gerrit
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Gezichten der Steeden Londen Canterbury en Colchester en andere omleggende Piaatzen. Amsterdam, [c.1740], 2 volumes in one, printed titles, index, and 82 engraved plates, one folding, comprising 6 maps, 7 town plans and 69 views
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[Ibid]. Gezichten der Steeden Jorck en Lancastere en andere omleggende Plaatzen. Amsterdam, [c.1740], printed title, index and 51 engraved plates, comprising 6 maps, 8 town plans and 37 views
together 2 volumes, 8vo (190 x 230mm.), contemporary ownership inscription: "Sum ex libris f:J:C:V: Aken Xant:", edge-bound, modern calf-backed boards, library stamp removed from titles, each plate numbered in manuscript on title, spines rubbed
together 2 volumes, 8vo (190 x 230mm.), contemporary ownership inscription: "Sum ex libris f:J:C:V: Aken Xant:", edge-bound, modern calf-backed boards, library stamp removed from titles, each plate numbered in manuscript on title, spines rubbed
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
Rare work (the second only recorded in the British Library). The plates appear to be re-issues of part of Pieter van der Aa's La galerie agreable du monde (Leiden, 1729). Some of the views are reduced from subjects in Joannes Kip's Britannia illustrata, published from 1707 onwards.