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Atlas of the Great Elector
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Atlas des Grossen Kurfürsten. Commentary... by Egon Klemp. Stuttgart: Belser, 1971
- Paper
2 volumes (facsimile and commentary), very large folio and 4to, edition A, copy number 454 of a limited edition of 750 copies, parallel text in English and German, commentary in leather-backed boards in slipcase, facsimile in imitation binding of calf with metalwork, clasps and gilt edges; with prospectus loosely inserted in facsimile volume
DER ATLAS des Prinzen Eugen, originalgetreue Faksimile-Reproduktionen aus dem Atlas Blaeu-van der Hem... Band I [Switzerland]... Kommentar von Robert Wagner. Graz: Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt, 1979, folio, copy number CXCV of a limited edition of 1,000 copies, in an imitation pigskin gilt binding
together 3 volumes
DER ATLAS des Prinzen Eugen, originalgetreue Faksimile-Reproduktionen aus dem Atlas Blaeu-van der Hem... Band I [Switzerland]... Kommentar von Robert Wagner. Graz: Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt, 1979, folio, copy number CXCV of a limited edition of 1,000 copies, in an imitation pigskin gilt binding
together 3 volumes
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."
Catalogue Note
A facsimile of the large-format atlas presented by Johann Moritz of Nassau-Siegen to Friedrich Wilhelm of Brandenburg in 1666. It comprises 35 engraved Dutch wall maps together with two manuscript maps. The facsimile, while very large, is still slightly smaller than the original atlas.