- 180
Persia, maps
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of ten European maps of Persia, 1540-1760, including:
- paper
SPEED, JOHN. The Kingdome of Persia with the Cheef Citties and Habites Described. London: Roger Rea the Elder, [1693], 400 x 510mm., engraved general map with side panels of costumed figures and upper border of major towns, hand-coloured
MUNSTER, S. Tabula Asiae V. [Basle, 1540], 260 x 340mm., woodcut map, hand-coloured
ORTELIUS, A. Persici sive sophorum regni typus. Antwerp, [1595], 355 x 500mm., engraved map, hand-coloured, French text on verso
MERCATOR, G. Persici vel sophorum regni typus. [Amsterdam, 1636], 355 x 505mm., engraved map, hand-coloured, English text on verso
BLAEU, W. Persia sive sophorum regnum. Amsterdam, 1634, 380 x 500mm., engraved map, Dutch text on verso
BLOME, R. A Mapp of the Empire of the Sophie of Persia, with its Severall Provinces. [London, 1668], 290 x 400mm., engraved map, hand-coloured
AND 4 OTHERS (see online catalogue for details)
MUNSTER, S. Tabula Asiae V. [Basle, 1540], 260 x 340mm., woodcut map, hand-coloured
ORTELIUS, A. Persici sive sophorum regni typus. Antwerp, [1595], 355 x 500mm., engraved map, hand-coloured, French text on verso
MERCATOR, G. Persici vel sophorum regni typus. [Amsterdam, 1636], 355 x 505mm., engraved map, hand-coloured, English text on verso
BLAEU, W. Persia sive sophorum regnum. Amsterdam, 1634, 380 x 500mm., engraved map, Dutch text on verso
BLOME, R. A Mapp of the Empire of the Sophie of Persia, with its Severall Provinces. [London, 1668], 290 x 400mm., engraved map, hand-coloured
AND 4 OTHERS (see online catalogue for details)
Condition
Generally good condition
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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 other 4 maps in this lot are:
Mercator, G. Persici vel sophorum regni typus. [Amsterdam, 1619], 355 x 510mm., French text on verso, contemporary hand colour
De Wit, F. Nova Persiae, Armeniae, Natoliae et Arabiae Descriptio. Amsterdam, 1680, 470 x 550mm.
Covens, J. & C. Mortier. Carte de Perse [title across top in Latin]. Amsterdam, 1740, 480 x 600mm., contemporary body colour
Lotter, T.C. Opulentissimi Regni Persiae. Augsburg, 1760, 510 x 585mm., contemporary body colour
Mercator, G. Persici vel sophorum regni typus. [Amsterdam, 1619], 355 x 510mm., French text on verso, contemporary hand colour
De Wit, F. Nova Persiae, Armeniae, Natoliae et Arabiae Descriptio. Amsterdam, 1680, 470 x 550mm.
Covens, J. & C. Mortier. Carte de Perse [title across top in Latin]. Amsterdam, 1740, 480 x 600mm., contemporary body colour
Lotter, T.C. Opulentissimi Regni Persiae. Augsburg, 1760, 510 x 585mm., contemporary body colour