- 168
Münster, Sebastian
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Cosmographiae universalis lib. VI. Basel: Heinrich Petri, 1550
- paper
Small folio (312 x 210mm.), title within engraved allegorical border, woodcut portrait on title verso, woodcut initials and numerous illustrations (including maps and town views), 32 (of 40) double-page maps and views, with double-page woodcut of sea and land monsters, early nineteenth-century calf by Pinot of Le Mans with his ticket, red edges, lacking 22 double-page maps and views (including suite of 14), title with loss reinstated in pen and ink facsimile, some dampstaining, panorama of Venice laid down, some leaves and maps with repairs or restoration, last leaf holed with loss; sold not subject to return
Literature
VD16 M6717
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."