- 35
[Langenes, Barent.
Estimate
5,500 - 6,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Thresor de Chartes, contenant les tableaux de tous les pays du monde. The Hague: Albert Henry for Corneille Nicolas, 1600]
- paper
First French edition, 2 parts in one volume, oblong 8vo (115 x 170mm.), 169 miniature maps engraved by Pieter van den Keere, Jodocus Hondius, Benjamin Wright and others, [Koeman II, Lan 3], contemporary vellum, lacking engraved title, plate of the ship Victoria, and preliminaries, first world map soiled and frayed with 2 holes (just affecting the engraved surface), map 28 (Burgundia Ducatus) cut out and overprinted on same map but printed upside down, some occasional slight browning and softening of edges, binding somewhat worn
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."