Lot 65
  • 65

World and Pacific--Leth, Hendrick de

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Carte Nouvelle de la Mer du Sud, dressee and tiree par Ordre des principaux Directeurs des Memoires les plus recents et des Relations des Navigateurs les plus Modernes... Amsterdam, [c.1730], 590 x 930mm., large folding engraved map on 2 sheets joined, fine contemporary wash colour
  • paper

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."

Catalogue Note

A rare derivative of de Fer's very rare wall-map of the "Mer du Sud", published in 1713; unusually this example is in full colour, with the insets, decorative elements and text boxes all coloured. Vignettes include a view of Cape Town, plan of Mexico City, Straits of Magellan, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Bello, Straits of Gibraltar, Isthmus of Panama, and Insular California.