Lot 45
  • 45

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."

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.