- 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."
"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.