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Dapper, Olfert
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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- Dapper, Olfert
- Atlas Chinensis: being a second part of a relation of remarkable passages in two embassies from the East-India Company of the United Provinces to the vice-roy Singlamong and general Taising Lipovi, and to Konchi, emperor of China and East-Tartary... English'd... by John Ogilby. London: Tho[mas] Johnson, 1671
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First English edition, folio (400 x 240mm.), engraved additional pictorial title, printed title in red and black, 2 double-page maps and 38 engraved plates, 32 double-page, (the additional title, maps and 28 plates coloured by hand), 56 illustrations in text, (about 22 coloured by hand), modern morocco, spine gilt, [Landwehr (VOC) 545; Cordier, Sinica 2349; Löwendahl 145 (note); Lust 525], 4V1 misbound before 4T4, 2 plates strengthened in margins (at p.318 and p.416), some browning, spotting or slight dampstaining in places
The author of this work is erroneously identified by Ogilby, the translator and editor, as Albertus Montanus on the title page. According to Löwendahl this English edition contains some material not included in the original Dutch edition published in 1670.
This copy of this profusely illustrated work has most of the plates and many of the illustrations coloured by a modern hand.
The author of this work is erroneously identified by Ogilby, the translator and editor, as Albertus Montanus on the title page. According to Löwendahl this English edition contains some material not included in the original Dutch edition published in 1670.
This copy of this profusely illustrated work has most of the plates and many of the illustrations coloured by a modern hand.
Provenance
"Hamilton, June 1811", inscription on printed title (cf. lot 210)
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 author of this work is erroneously identified by Ogilby, the translator and editor, as Albertus Montanus on the title page. According to Löwendahl this English edition contains some material not included in the original Dutch edition published in 1670.
This copy of this profusely illustrated work has most of the plates and many of the illustrations coloured by a modern hand.