- 67
Mercator, Gerard, and Jodocus Hondius
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Atlas or a Geographicke description of the Regions, Countries and Kingdomes of the World... Translated by Henry Hexham. Amsterdam: Henry Hondius and John Johnson 1636
- paper
Volume 1 only (of 2), folio (478 x 300mm.), engraved title with letterpress overslip over title and imprint, dedication leaf to Charles I, double-page engraved portrait of Mercator and Hondius, 81 double-page engraved maps, 6 maps with some outline colour, [Koeman II, ME 41A; van der Krogt 1:341A], later half vellum over marbled boards, re-guarded, map 49 (Cleves) frayed at outer edge
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 1636 edition of the Mercator-Hondius Atlas was the only folio atlas produced by the publishing houses of Janssonius and Blaeu with English text. This first volume contains maps covering the world, northern and eastern Europe, Germany and Greece.