- 89
Fer, Nicholas de
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Les Forces de l'Europe, ou description des principales villes aves leurs fortifications... pour l'usage de Monseigneur le Duc de Bourgogne. Paris: Chez l'Auteur, 1693-1696
- PAPER
8 parts in one volume, oblong folio (275 x 375mm.), engraved additional titles to parts 1 and 2 (the former "Introduction a la Fortification" title, the latter by Schoonebeck), printed titles in red and black to each part, engraved dedication to the Duc de Bourgogne (bound following the part 1 title), letterpress table of plans for parts 1-5 (with contemporary manuscript listing of parts 6-8 on verso), 9 preliminary engraved plates (7 with corresponding letterpress or engraved text leaves), 175 engraved plans and views (1 folding), contemporary mottled calf, [Shirley, British Library, T.Fer-1c; Pastoureau, Fer IX A], some occasional browning with slight marginal fraying at end of volume, joints slightly worn
Provenance
Algernon Capell, Earl of Essex (1670-1710), armorial bookplate on verso of dedication leaf
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
Although predominantly maps, plans and views of fortifications of cities in France, Germany, and the Netherlands, the atlas also includes a number of other regions, including Malta, Constantinople, Tripoli, Quebec and elsewhere. See Pastoureau for a complete list of plates in this atlas.