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Italy--Overadt, Peter.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Italia totius Europæ brachiu[m], antiquitate præstantissima, sedes Pontificia. Cologne, 1598, engraved general map surrounded by text on 3 sides, printed in 4 sections ("Beschreibung der Köstlichen vnnd hochberümptern Landschafft Italiae. [ending:] ... Distan dich berichten der Landtaffelen Italiæ, Zu Cölln bey Peter Ouerradt."), total dimensions 525 x 735mm., 2 very small areas of paper loss, strengthening to old folds
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Literature
Meurer, P. "The Cologne Map Publisher Peter Overadt", in Imago Mundi, 53 (2001), pp.28-45
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."
Catalogue Note
Rare broadsheet map of Italy.
Meurer records four examples without the text (none in Italy). This present copy is apparently the only example with the additional panels of letterpress text.