- 75
Porcacchi, Tommaso
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- L'isole piu famose del mondo. Venice: Simon Galignani and Girolomo Porro, 1576
- paper
Second edition, 3 parts in one volume, small folio (315 x 210mm.), 47 engraved maps in text, woodcut head- and tailpieces, later half roan over vellum, [Adams P1905; Phillips, Atlases 167; Nordenskiold Collection 2:187], very small inkspots on title, some occasional soiling, worming at lower margin of E4-F3, printer's crease affecting map of the Morea peninsula, binding somewhat soiled and worn
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 Isole piu famose was one of the most popular atlases of the late sixteenth century, treating the world as a collection of islands. This second edition has seventeen maps not found in the first edition of 1572. The third part relates to the Americas.