拍品 51
  • 51

BLAEU, NOVA TOTIUS TERRARUM ORBIS GEOGRAPHICA AC HYDROGRAPHICA TABULA. [AMSTERDAM, 1630, BUT 1635 OR LATER]

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5,500 - 7,500 GBP
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描述

  • Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula. [Amsterdam, 1630, but 1635 or later]
(465 x 588mm.), double-page world map (engraved by Josua van den Ende) on the Mercator projection surrounded by upper and lower friezes incorporating vignettes representing the planets and the seven wonders of the ancient world, and two side borders depicting the seasons and the four elements, Latin text on verso, contemporary hand-colour, pen initials to right margin, expert repairs to centre-fold

出版

Shirley 255

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."

拍品資料及來源

"The classic single-sheet world map on Mercator's projection, brought out by Willem J. Blaeu in 1606, remained in active circulation for over fifty years. It is celebrated as one of the supreme examples of the map maker's art" (Shirley).