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Blaeu, Johannes.
Estimate
18,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Le théatre du monde, ou nouvel atlas [Theatrum, volume IV: England and Wales]. Amsterdam, 1648
- paper
Folio (510 x 330mm.), French text edition, engraved allegorical title with letterpress title pasted on, and 58 mostly double-page engraved maps, contemporary hand colour, contemporary morocco gilt, bookplate of William Goodwin, a fine example, [Koeman I Bl 42C; van der Krogt 2.311], map of Surrey with stain, very occasional light staining, binding very slight scuffed
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing
"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
This is volume four of the five-volume French text edition of the Theatrum, published in the transitional period in Blaeu's career, when he was in direct competition with the similar Novus Atlas series being published by Joannes Janssonius, his greatest rival.