Lot 105
  • 105

Olmo, Joseph Vicente del

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Nueva descripcion del orbe de la tierra. En que se trata de todas sus partes interiores, y exteriores, y circulos de la esphera, y de la inteligencia, uso, y fabrica de los mapas, y tablas geographicas, assi universales, y generales, como particulares. Valencia: Joan Lorenzo Cabrera, 1681
  • paper
FIRST AND ONLY EDITION, folio (285 x 195mm.), engraved additional title, woodcut illustrations and diagrams in text (including one with old manuscript volvelle at p.132 and world map at p.410), a few old manuscript notes tipped in or in text, contemporary vellum, spine lettered, last 3 leaves restored (mainly to margins but with some loss to words in index), lower cover restored

Literature

Alden 681/104; Medina (BHA) 1721; Palau 201032; Sabin 57230

Condition

Volvelle detached.
"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

A rare, compendious work, encompassing navigation, geography, cartography and astronomy, with a strong emphasis on the New World.