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Blaeu, Johannes
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description
- Theatrum civitatum et admirandorum Italiae. Amsterdam, Johannes Blaeu, 1663
- paper
2 volumes, folio (560 x 350 mm), letterpress titles, engraved frontispiece in second volume, 113 double page engraved maps, views and plates, several folding, contemporary Dutch vellum tooled in blind, [Van der Krogt 43:211], two inkstamps on titles, one partly covered by book label, bindings rebacked
Provenance
“Sigillum militae”, book label on titles
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
FIRST EDITION of Blaeu’s celebrated town books of Italy. Volume one includes views of Rome, Bologna, Ferrara, Perugia, Tivoli and others, and volume two covers Ancient Rome.