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Mercator, Gerard
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Mercator, Gerard
- Atlas sive cosmographicae meditationes de fabrica mundi et fabricati figura. Amsterdam: H. Hondius, 1630
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Folio (480 x 315mm.), Latin text, architectural engraved title, double-page portrait of Mercator and Hondius and 164 engraved mapsheets (all but one double-page), contemporary hand colour, contemporary vellum, some repairs and strengthening along lower folds, margins slightly soiled and some browning, a few tears and marginal fraying, binding stained
Literature
Van der Krogt 1:107; Koeman Me II 29B
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
The Mercator/Hondius atlas is one of the most important in history. It is the culmination of Gerard Mercator's life's work as a cartographic editor. First issued by Mercator's heirs in 1595, publication was continued by Jodocus Hondius who purchased the plates in 1604. By the time this 1630 edition was issued, it had become the most significant geographical work of its time. The year marked a turning point in Dutch cartography: Willem Blaeu issued his first terrestrial atlas and Johannes Janssonius took over the publication of the Mercator/Hondius atlas. For this 1630 edition, nine new maps were added.