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Ortelius, Abraham
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Ortelius, Abraham
- Theatrum orbis terrarum. Antwerp: Officina Plantiniana, [1592]
- paper
Three parts in one volume, Latin text, folio (455 x 300mm.), 133 (of 134) double-page engraved mapsheets, contemporary hand colour, contemporary English calf, gilt decoration on upper and lower covers (ducal crest), lacking one map, re-guarded, title with slight loss, repaired, some marginal soiling, maps 23 and 25 (Travels of Paul and Roman Empire) with loss (cartouches removed), rebacked and repaired preserving sides
The three parts comprise:
Theatrum, engraved title within architectural border, engraved portrait of Ortelius by Philippe Galle, "Catalogus auctorum" with 133 names, 108 double-page mapsheets, map 4 (Africa) from French text edition
Parergon, printed title within woodblock architectural border and 25 of (26) mapsheets (including the two-sheet maps of British Isles and Egypt), lacking map 24 (Travels of Abraham)
Nomenclator Ptolemaicus, printed title and woodcut device, 1591
The three parts comprise:
Theatrum, engraved title within architectural border, engraved portrait of Ortelius by Philippe Galle, "Catalogus auctorum" with 133 names, 108 double-page mapsheets, map 4 (Africa) from French text edition
Parergon, printed title within woodblock architectural border and 25 of (26) mapsheets (including the two-sheet maps of British Isles and Egypt), lacking map 24 (Travels of Abraham)
Nomenclator Ptolemaicus, printed title and woodcut device, 1591
Literature
Koeman III, Ort 27B; van der Krogt 31:041
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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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. 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."