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Ptolemaeus, Claudius
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Geografia, cioè descrittione universale della terra. Venice: Gio. Battista & Giorgio Galignani Fratelli, 1598-1597
- paper
FIRST EDITION IN ITALIAN TRANSLATED BY LEONARDO CERNOTTI, FROM MAGINI’S LATIN VERSION, 2 parts in one volume, folio (300 x 200mm.), titles with engraved devices, dedication leaf, woodcut diagrams in the text, 63 engraved half-page maps in the text, one full-page engraved world map, old vellum, first three leaves with small area worming with minimal loss, spine ends restored
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 47523; Phillips, Atlases 405; Shirley, British Library T.PTOL-12b
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."