Lot 69
  • 69

Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria
  • Citta, fortezze, isole, e porti principali dell'Europa, in pianta, et in elevatione. [Venice, c. 1689]
  • Paper
folio (355 x 267mm.), engraved title-page, 125 double-page engraved plates, 4 leaves of letterpress text about Crete, 4 leaves about Venice, contemporary vellum, occasional light staining, binding slightly soiled

Provenance

Lanza da Mazzarino (an aristocratic Sicilian family), library label on inside front cover and stamp on title-page

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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 volume containing maps and plans of various towns across mainland Europe and along the Mediterranean coasts, islands in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, and a few maps of places in America. Many of the plans show military fortifications.