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Quadt, Matthias
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Geographisch Handtbuch in welchem die Gelegenheit der vornembsten Lantschafften des gantzen Erdtbodens. Cologne: Johann Bussemacher, 1600
- Paper
Folio (275 x 185mm.), engraved title, dedication leaf with arms and 82 full-page maps engraved by Johann Bussemacher, Heinrich Nagel or Quadt, many incorporating portrait vignettes, Latin text on verso, contemporary limp vellum, gilt, hole in title-page, light browning throughout, binding slightly worn, lacking ties
Literature
Phillips 411; Sabin 66894
Condition
Hole in title-page, light browning throughout, binding slightly worn, lacking ties
"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
Matthias Quadt was a younger contemporary of Mercator, Ortelius, and Eitzing, and like Mercator was one of the few who was able to engrave his own maps.