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Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Atlante Veneto, nel quale si contiene la descrittione... degl' Imperii, Regni, Provincie, e Stati dell' Universo. Venice: Girolamo Albrizzi, 1691
- Printed book
Volume one only, folio (482 x 370mm), half-title, full-page engraved device with the imprint of the Argonauti dated 1691, engraved title, engraved “gli Argonauti plus ultra”, engraved portrait of Morosini, engraved dedication to same and 46 double-page maps and plates, 4 full -page plates of which one folding, and 16 full-page plates each with 2 subjects within engraved borders, contemporary calf over boards, spine gilt in compartments with “Atlante Veneto” in gilt, one map (Canal Reale) and a few text leaves inverted, engraved title shaved, binding slightly worn
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
An interesting composite of maps and plates. Coronelli’s work “is more than a collection of maps… it is a compendium of geographical, cosmographical, and scientific information… on contemporary Italian science and geography" (The World Encompassed).
The volume includes Coronelli's map of North America, South America, Asia, Europe and Africa (both on 2 double-page map sheets).