Ortelius, Abraham

folio (470 x 305mm.), engraved allegorical title, engraved portrait of Ortelius, 118 engraved maps (Asia Nova Descriptio cut to neatline and mounted on other map, possibly as cancel), newspaper extracts mounted on inside front cover, contemporary calf gilt, annotations throughout, without the Parergon and Nomenclator Ptolemaicus sections, without map 20a and 44a as listed in Van der Krogt, several leaves and maps loose, some staining and splitting, tears and minor loss, binding worn with loss and covers detached; sold not subject to return

Belvedere College, Dublin, stamp on inside front cover; William Henry Black, F.S.A., ink inscription on inside front cover dated 29/11/[18]66

Koeman III Ort 33; Van der Krogt 31:052

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."

"This is the last edition of the Theatrum published by Jan Moretus for the Plantin Press on behalf of the heirs of Ortelius. During the year 1601 the heirs of Ortelius had sold the plates and rights of the Theatrum to Jan Baptist Vrients of Antwerp, who published the Spanish edition the next year. The 1601 edition is almost the same as that of 1595, with the exception of three extra maps with signatures 25*, 25** and 25***. For these three maps, which first appeared in the French edition of 1598, the Latin text was not ready when the printing began" (Van der Krogt).