- 116
Münster, Sebastian
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Cosmographiae univeralis lib. VI. Basel: Heinrich Petri, 1559
- paper
Folio (305 x 200mm.), printed title within elaborate woodcut border, portrait of Münster on verso, woodcut device at end, 14 double-page maps, 37 (of 41) double-page town views, maps and plans (including one folding panorama), numerous woodcuts in text, small neat library stamp on verso of title, contemporary blind-stamped vellum, lacking the large panoramas of Heidelburg and Vienna and plan of Frankfurt, title cropped at upper edge, occasional spotting and discoloration
As the art of printing spread throughout Europe one of the most important geographical works of the sixteenth century was the Cosmography of Sebastian Münster, published in Basle between 1540 and 1620. It was a remarkable encyclopaedia of cultural history and geography collected from information supplied by scholars from all over Europe
As the art of printing spread throughout Europe one of the most important geographical works of the sixteenth century was the Cosmography of Sebastian Münster, published in Basle between 1540 and 1620. It was a remarkable encyclopaedia of cultural history and geography collected from information supplied by scholars from all over Europe
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."
"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
As the art of printing spread throughout Europe one of the most important geographical works of the sixteenth century was the Cosmography of Sebastian Münster, published in Basle between 1540 and 1620. It was a remarkable encyclopaedia of cultural history and geography collected from information supplied by scholars from all over Europe.