- 129
[Coronelli, Vincenzo, and Andrea Parisotti]
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Isola di Rodi geografica-storica, antica, e moderna coll' altre adiacenti. Venice, 1695
- Paper
SECOND EDITION, 8vo (175 x 110mm.), 13 engraved maps and plates (see footnote), 10 folding, errata leaf at end, contemporary vellum, some wear to plates (creasing, spotting, etc.), one plate heavily browned (at p.146), some damp-staining, manuscript notes on endleaves and verso of first map, binding rather worn
Literature
Atabey 289; Blackmer 411; Contominas 170
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
The neighbouring islands described in this work include Simi, Leros, Ikaria, Tilos, and Kos, and the castle of Bodrum.
According to Blackmer the number of plates in this work, as with many works by Coronelli, differs in each copy, and it is possible that up to 21 plates could be present. However the Blackmer copy itself contained just 11 plates and 3 'extra' plates, and the Atabey copy 15 plates.