Lot 48
  • 48

Covens, Johannes, and Cornelis Mortier

Estimate
4,500 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Atlas nouveau, contenant toutes les parties du monde... par Guillaume de l'Isle. Amsterdam, [1733]
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Folio (545 x 332mm.), etched and engraved Atlas Francois title by Romein de Hooghe, printed title in red and black (with engraved vignette), 61 mostly double-page engraved maps, mostly after Guillaume Delisle, all but the plan of Paris in contemporary outline colour, maps re-guarded, recent half calf over boards, 3 maps shaved at side margins (World map and Ducatus Brabantiae with slight loss)

Literature

cf. Koeman II, C & M 5

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."