- 74
Dapper, Olfert
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Naukeurige Beschryving van Morea, eertijts Peloponnesus; en de Eilanden... Korfu, Cefalonia, Sant Maura, Zanten en endere in grooten getale. Amsterdam: Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom, Someren en Goethals, 1688
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 parts in one volume, folio (308 x 192mm.), title printed in red and black, additional engraved title, 13 folding maps and plates (of 17), some folding or double-page, illustrations in the text, half calf over tree-calf patterned boards, red morocco label, lacking dedication leaf and 4 maps/plates, several plates repaired at edges, occasional slight spotting, repairs to head and foot of spine
Literature
Blackmer 452; Nordenskiöld Collection 3, 427
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
Unlike his Achipelago, Dapper's Morea was published solely in Dutch. Amongst the many maps, plans and views, several of which are after Coronelli, are fine views of Corfu and Nauplion; the numismatic plates illustrate ancient coins from Corfu.