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Lot 148A
  • 148A

Blaeu, Johannes.

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Novum ac magnum theatrum urbium Belgicae regiae. [Townbooks of the Netherlands], Amsterdam: Johannes Blaeu, [1649]
  • paper
Third edition, folio (530 x 355mm.), volume 2 only, Latin text, printed title pasted within engraved architectural border, 9 divisional half titles and 93 (of 95) plates showing town and military plans, views, illustrations (most double-page, a few full-page or inset in text, many showing two or more subjects), with Dutch and French privilege leaves (often missing), [Koeman 1, BL 67], contemporary gilt-panelled vellum, lacking plates 94 and 95(Gulich and Linga, both single-pages), water-staining at upper inner margin of first leaves and affecting several map images, repaired worm-holes on lower margins of a few leaves (not affecting images), some leaves browned, binding worn, foot of spine with loss

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."