- 73
Dapper, Olfert
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Naukeurige Beschryving der Eilanden, in de Archipel der Middelantsche Zee... Cyprus, Rhodus, Kandien, Samos, Scio, Negroponte [&c.]. Amsterdam: Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom, Someren and Goethals, 1688
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, folio (322 x 195mm.), title printed in red and black, additional engraved title, 15 folding maps and views, 13 full-page plates, illustrations in the text (32 of which maps and views), contemporary calf, binding recornered and rebacked preserving original spine, some spotting and browning, small tear to first large folding map
Literature
Nordenskiöld 3, 426; cf. Atabey 323 (French edition only); Blackmer 453 (French edition only)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
Although Dapper (1636-1689) is thought never to have left his native Holland, his publications became well known during his lifetime, and this work was later translated into French in 1703.
Most of the maps and views which in this copy are folding are also seen bound as double page plates. Nordenskiöld calls for a total of 64 maps and views including the 32 illustrated in the text, all but four of which (on three plates) are present in this copy. This varies very slightly from the 25 maps and views (plus five plates of coins) listed in the Instructions to the Binder.