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Mercator, Gerard, and Jodocus Hondius
Estimate
35,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Atlas or a Geographicke description of the Regions, Countries and Kingdomes of the World... Translated by Henry Hexham. Amsterdam: "Henry Hondius and John Johnson", 1636 [but 1638]
- paper
2 volumes, folio (480 x 350mm.), half-title in volume one, engraved titles with letterpress overslips, dedication leaf to Charles I, double-page engraved portrait of Mercator and Hondius, 196 double-page engraved maps, later panelled calf in period style, world map slightly shorter, some very occasional light browning in volume 2
The first English text edition of the Mercator atlas, the only folio atlas produced by the great publishing houses of Janssonius and Blaeu with English text. The English edition of the Mercator-Hondius Atlas contained twenty new maps and numerous other maps have been corrected and improved, and in some cases new vignettes have been added.
The present example conforms to Koeman Me 41B, with the title in the first volume printed on an overslip, which is pasted over the French title, although not the French imprint.
The first English text edition of the Mercator atlas, the only folio atlas produced by the great publishing houses of Janssonius and Blaeu with English text. The English edition of the Mercator-Hondius Atlas contained twenty new maps and numerous other maps have been corrected and improved, and in some cases new vignettes have been added.
The present example conforms to Koeman Me 41B, with the title in the first volume printed on an overslip, which is pasted over the French title, although not the French imprint.
Literature
Koeman Me 41B; Van der Krogt 1:341.1B; 1:341.2B; Shirley T.JAN-2f; Phillips Atlases 449
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
The first English text edition of the Mercator atlas, the only folio atlas produced by the great publishing houses of Janssonius and Blaeu with English text. The English edition of the Mercator-Hondius Atlas contained twenty new maps and numerous other maps have been corrected and improved, and in some cases new vignettes have been added.
The present example conforms to Koeman Me 41B, with the title in the first volume printed on an overslip, which is pasted over the French title, although not the French imprint.