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Holy Land — Dutch Cartographers
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3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- A fine group of 6 (plus 1 duplicate) engraved maps by Tilemann Stella, Christian Schrot, Mercator, Ortelius, Jansson, and Evert Symons Hamersveldt published in Amsterdam or Antwerp, 16th-17th centuries, all hand colored, (see below)
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Evert Symons Hamersveldt & Salomon Roger [after Christian van Adrichem]. Situs Terrae Promissionis S.S. Bibliorum intelligentiam exacte aperiens per Chr. Adrichom. Amsterdam: for Henricus Hondius, [1633].14 3/4 x 19 3/8 in.; 375 x 492 mm. Matted, glazed and framed. French text on verso. Laor 23. — Abraham Ortelius. Palaestinae sive totius terrae promissionis nova descriptio auctore Tilemanno Stella Sigenensi. [Antwerp: officina Plantiniana & Jan Moretus, 1601]. 13 1/4 x 17 3/4 in.; 336 x 40 mm. Matted, glazed and framed. Laor 541 (cartouche in upper left "Deut. 8"). — Jan Jansson. Iudaeae seu Terrae Israelis Tabula geographica ... arte facta a Tilemmano Stella Sigenensi. [Amsterdam: Jansson, 1658]. 14 x 19 in.; 355 x 483 mm. Laor 373. Matted, glazed and framed. Plus another copy, unframed. — Abraham Ortelius. Terra Santa, a Petro Laicstain perlustrata, et ab eius ore et schedis a Chrisano Schrut in tabulam redacta. [Antwerp: Plantin, 1584 or later]. 14 5/8 x 19 3/4 in.; 372 x 502 mm. Matted. Latin text on verso. Laor 543. —Gerard Mercator. Terra Santa quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis ol[im] Palestina. [Amsterdam: Jodocus Hondius, 1619 or later]. 14 1/8 x 19 5/8 in.; 360 x 498 mm. Matted. French text on verso. Laor 494. — Willem Janszoon Blaeu. Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis olim Palestina. Amsterdam: officina Guilielmi Blaeuw, 1629 [or later]. 15 1/4 x 19 7/8 in.; 386 x 505 mm; a few very light marginal spots. Dutch text on verso. Laor 106.
Condition
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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.