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Quad, Matthias
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Europae totius orbis terrarum partis praestantissimae, generalis ac particularis descriptio. Cologne: Lambert Andreae, 1596 (engraved title: Johann Bussemacher 1594)
- paper
small folio (278 x 195mm.), engraved allegorical title, engraved allegory of Europa facing printed title, engraved portrait of Philipp Cratz von Scharpfenstein on verso of title, facing a printed dedication, 67 double-page maps engraved by Johann Bussemacher, Heinrich Nagel or Quad, many incorporating portrait vignettes, contemporary calf gilt, central devices gilt on covers, gauffred edges, Salzburg and Crete maps with small hole, a few marginal holes elsewhere
Literature
VD16 Q6; cf. Shirley, British Library T.Quad–1a (1594 edition)
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
This 1596 edition contains seventeen maps not found in earlier editions (1592 and 1592). Several of the maps are based on the corresponding maps in Ortelius's Theatrum. All editions of Quad's works are rare.