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Sanson, Nicolas
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Tables de la Geographie ancienne et nouvelle ou methode pour s'instruire avec facilite de la Geographie, et connoistre des Empires, Monarchies, Royaumes, Estats, Republiques, et Peuples... de toutes les parties du Monde. Paris: Pierre Mariette, 1667 [but 1679 or later]
- paper
Folio (460 x 320mm.), printed title with woodcut royal arms, 201 double-page engraved maps, 90 engraved descriptive tables (dated 1663-1679), contemporary manuscript index at end of volume calling for 110 maps, contemporary outline colour, contemporary rough calf, a few maps with small tears, binding somewhat worn
Literature
cf. Pastoureau, Sanson VD; cf. Shirley, British Library T. San-2b
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
A rare atlas not recorded thus in Pastoureau. A late compilation of the Sanson-Mariette maps from the World atlas with engraved geographical tables.