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Plancius, Petrus
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- [Holy Land and Paradise] Tabula geographica, in qua Paradisus ... [with] Tabula geographica, in qua Israelitarum, ab Aegypto ad Kenahanaeam ... [with] Tabula geographica, in qua omnes regiones, urbes, oppida loca et fluvii Israeliae describuntur ... [with] Tabula geographica in qua regiones Cananaeae, et locorum situs prout ea tempore Christi ... [with] Tabula geographica, in qua omnes regiones, urbes, oppida, et loca describuntur, quorum mentio fit in Actis et Epistolis Apostolorum ... Amsterdam: Jan Everts Cloppenburg, [1609]
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Five engraved maps, each approximately 11 3/8 x 19 1/4 in.; 290 x 490 mm, enclosed by engraved biblical scenes within oval medallions by Johannes van Duetecum ("Baptista Doetechomius"), all brilliantly handcolored; a few folds strengthened on verso without loss. Matted, glazed and framed.
Literature
Laor 565-567, 569-570
Condition
a few folds strengthened
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Handsome set of maps by the Flemish cartographer Petrus Plancius(1552-1622), first published in a Dutch bible by Cloppenburg in 1590.
With his: Waerachtige beschrÿvinge vande wÿdvermaerde Conincklicke Hooft=Stadt Ierusalem. Amsterdam: Cloppenborch, [1590 or later]. Engraved plan, 11 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.; 292 x 495 mm; formerly folded, a few mended edge tears, some mends at folds. With 15 engraved biblical scenes within medallions surrounding the view of Jerusalem, all richly handcolored, Dutch text on verso.