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APIANUS, COSMOGRAPHIE, ANTWERP, 1592
估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Cosmographie, oft beschrijuinge der geheelder werelt begrypende de gelegentheyt ende bedeelinge van elck lantschap ende contreye der seluer geschreuen in Latijn deur Petrus Apianus. Antwerp: Widow of Jan Verwithagen for Cornelis Claesz, 1592
4to (194 x 135mm.), title with woodcut of globe, numerous woodcut illustrations in the text, 4 with volvelles, contemporary panelled calf, map trimmed at outer edges, binding rubbed, rebacked retaining some of original spine
來源
Anonymous consignor, sale in these rooms, 5-6 May 1988, lot 185, Erwin Tomash
出版
Tomash & Williams A81; Hoogendoorn p.351 GemF01D.6; STCN 080085210; Van Ortroy 63
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."
拍品資料及來源
An adaptation of Apianus's Cosmographia (Landshut 1524), corrected and enlarged by Gemma Frisius (1508-1555), and featuring his famous "heart-shaped" world map.