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DAPPER, NAUKEURIGE BESCHRYVING VAN ASIE, 1680
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Naukeurige Beschryving van Asie: Behelfende de gewesten van Mesopotamie, Babylonie, Assyrie, Anatolie, Of Klein Asie: Beneffens eene volkome beschrijving van gantsch ... Arabie. Amsterdam: Jacob van Meurs, 1680
FIRST EDITION, 2 parts in one volume, folio (316 x 196mm.), title printed in red and black, engraved additional title and 16 double-page or folding plates, engraved illustrations in text, several with botanical subjects, contemporary blindstamped Dutch vellum, rebacked retaining original spine and new label, slightly soiled
Literature
Atabey 322; not in Blackmer
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."
Catalogue Note
The plates show views of the chief cities of Asia Minor, including Smyrna, Magnesia, Abydos and Ephesus.