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Bavaria--Apian, Philip
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Chorographia Bavariae [Beschreibung des Landts und loblichen Furstenthumbs Obern und Nidern Bayern. Munich: Peter Weiner, 1579 or later]
- paper
Folio (360 x 250mm.), double-page engraved general key map of Bavaria and 24 engraved maps on 22 double-page sheets, if joined forming a wall-map of Bavaria of Bavaria , mostly with engraved borders, Latin title on map 3, German title on map 8, fine contemporary body colour, [Karrow 82.6B], old vellum wallet style binding
Apian undertook a survey of Bavaria between 1554 and 1561, the manuscript being completed in 1563. A printed edition from 24 woodcuts was published in 1568 and Weiner then produced an engraved version also in 24 sheets in 1579 with accompanying index map,
Apian undertook a survey of Bavaria between 1554 and 1561, the manuscript being completed in 1563. A printed edition from 24 woodcuts was published in 1568 and Weiner then produced an engraved version also in 24 sheets in 1579 with accompanying index map,
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
Apian undertook a survey of Bavaria between 1554 and 1561, the manuscript being completed in 1563. A printed edition from 24 woodcuts was published in 1568 and Weiner then produced an engraved version also in 24 sheets in 1579 with accompanying index map,