Lot 49
  • 49

JANSSON, JOHANNES. ATLANTIS MAJORIS QUINTA PARS. ORBEM MARITIMUM. AMSTERDAM, 1657.

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Atlantis majoris quinta pars, orbem maritimum… editio novissima. Amsterdam: apud Joannem Janssonium, 1657
Folio (504 x 318mm.), engraved pictorial title surrounding letterpress overslip, 21 engraved maps (only, of 32), title and maps coloured by hand, a remboitage in contemporary Dutch vellum gilt, without 11 maps and text (other than on verso of maps), title remargined at foot

Literature

cf. Koeman IV, Me 166; Van der Krogt 1:405.5T

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."

Catalogue Note

An attractive collection of maps from the maritime volume of Jansson’s atlas.