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Wall-map of the western hemisphere and Pacific--Duval, Pierre
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- L'Amerique suivant les dernieres relations... avec les routes que l'on tient pour les Indes orientales. Paris, [1679], large engraved wall-map in 4 double-page mapsheets, each approx. 390 x 510mm., hand-coloured in outline, [Burden 508], light marginal staining
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An uncommon separately published wall-map of the Americas and Pacific, and one of the few wall-maps published in seventeenth-century France. A detailed and up-to-date production, each sheet has its own title and finely engraved ornamentation for separate sale.
Of interest are the tracks of two voyages: J. le Maire, across the Pacific, and an anonymous attempt "tenue I'an 1665 pour aller au Iapon et a la Chine" shown crossing Button Bay and pointing towards California.
Of interest are the tracks of two voyages: J. le Maire, across the Pacific, and an anonymous attempt "tenue I'an 1665 pour aller au Iapon et a la Chine" shown crossing Button Bay and pointing towards California.
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
An uncommon separately published wall-map of the Americas and Pacific, and one of the few wall-maps published in seventeenth-century France. A detailed and up-to-date production, each sheet has its own title and finely engraved ornamentation for separate sale.
Of interest are the tracks of two voyages: J. le Maire, across the Pacific, and an anonymous attempt "tenue I'an 1665 pour aller au Iapon et a la Chine" shown crossing Button Bay and pointing towards California.
Of interest are the tracks of two voyages: J. le Maire, across the Pacific, and an anonymous attempt "tenue I'an 1665 pour aller au Iapon et a la Chine" shown crossing Button Bay and pointing towards California.