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Moll, Herman
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Thesaurus Geographicus. A new body of geography: or, a compleat description of the Earth … Collected with great care from the most approv'd geographers and modern travellers and discoveries, by several hands. London: printed for Abel Swall and Tim. Child, 1695
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First edition, folio (315 x 200mm.), 58 engraved maps and plans, comprising 2 full-page and 56 printed within the text (24 maps and charts, 32 plans of fortified towns), contemporary panelled calf, [Phillips Atlases IV, 4269; Shirley British Library T.Moll-1a; 571; Wing T869], occasional light browning to text, neat repairs to joints
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
A fine copy of this valuable compendium, fully illustrated with an attractive series of maps and town plans.
"Some of the maps carry Moll's signature and it is probable that the general map is also by him. It consists of two small hemispheres and a north polar projection beneath a broad banner carrying the title" (Shirley).
"Some of the maps carry Moll's signature and it is probable that the general map is also by him. It consists of two small hemispheres and a north polar projection beneath a broad banner carrying the title" (Shirley).