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Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, and Johannes
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive atlas novus in quo tabulae et descriptiones omnium regionum. Amsterdam: G. & J. Blaeu, 1640-[1655]
- paper
Latin text edition, 6 volumes, folio (530 x 340mm.), half-title in volume one, 6 (of 8), engraved titles or divisional titles (volumes 1, 3 and 5 dated), 402 (of 404) engraved maps (most double-page), coloured by a contemporary hand, embellishments heightened in gold, index leaf at end of each volume, contemporary red morocco gilt, gilt edges, lacking engraved titles to volumes 1 and 4, lacking world map in volume 1 and “Caroli magni imperium” in volume 2, partial ownership stamps on titles, some browning and marginal soiling, several maps split at folds, bindings rubbed
Literature
Koeman I, 21A and 22, 24B, 36A, 43A, 49 and 53; van der Krogt, 2:203, 301, 401, 501
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
Volume I, Part 1. World, Scandinavia and Germany; Part 2. Netherlands, together 119 (of 120) maps, several maps with splits at fold
Volume II, Part 1. France; Part 2. Spain, Asia, Africa and America, together 91 (of 92) maps, several maps split at fold
Volume III. Italy and Greece, 1640, 62 maps, without the Scotia section mentioned in the index (as usual), title-page frayed and browned
Volume IV. England and Wales, 58 maps, some occasional browning
Volume V. Scotland and Ireland, 1654, 55 maps, title browned and most maps browned (less so in Irish section)
Volume VI. China and Japan, 17 maps, title browned and overall light browning