- 58
[Blaeu, Willem Janszoon]
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- The Light of Navigation. Wherein are declared and lively pourtrayed, all the coasts and havens, of the west, north and east seas. Amsterdam: William Johnson [i.e. William Janszoon Blaeu], 1612
- paper
Three parts bound in one, oblong folio (260 x 285mm.), 41 engraved charts, 39 double-page, numerous woodcut coastal profiles and illustrations in the text, two volvelles (one loose), nineteenth-century half calf over green marbled paper boards, inkstamp “E. Bingham, Grimsby”, presentation inscription to Captain J. Mowle, “Steam Ship ‘Hamburg’ April 1st 1853”, [Koeman, M. Bl 11; Shirley, British Library, M.BLA-1a; STC 3110], title page and frontispiece in facsimile, D3 torn with minimal loss, slight waterstaining to charts 40 and 41, small tear at the edge of chart 39, binding rubbed
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."
Catalogue Note
“Blaeu, using his patronym Janszoon, published his first book of sea-charts in 1608 (not in the BL) under the title Het Licht der Zeevaert. This work proved in demand as it updated the pioneering chart atlas of Lucas Waghenaer dating from the 1580s… None of the maps is signed by the engraver, but Destombes has conjectured that he might have been Joshua van den Ende” (Shirley).
The Light of Navigation is of considerable rarity in either its Dutch or English edition. Of the latter we have traced no other copies at auction in ABPC or Americana Exchange.