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Ramusio, Giovanni Battista.
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7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Ramusio, Giovanni Battista
- Della navigationi et viaggi. Venice: Giunti, 1554-1583-1556
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3 volumes, mixed editions (see footnote), folio (320 x 225mm.), 10 double-page or folding maps (3 engraved, 7 woodcut), numerous plans and illustrations and 2 maps in the text, old vellum (volumes 1 and 3 uniform), [Sabin 67731, 67738 and 67740], some marginal annotations and with some ink marks, 2 preliminary leaves to vol.1 and map of south-east Asia strengthened at outer edges, other prelims of vol.1 strengthened at inner margin (with loss of a few words on fol.12), title to vol.2 frayed at edges, fol.398 vol.1 with some ink marks obscuring a few words of text, some occasional soiling and staining, hinges weak, a few pages becoming loose, bindings 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."
Catalogue Note
Second edition of volume 1, third edition of volume 2 and first edition of volume 3. Ramusio's collection of voyages is one of the earliest and most complete, containing several relations not found elsewhere. The first volume relates almost entirely to Africa, the second to Asia and the third to America.
The maps in Ramusio have been attributed to the great Italian cartographer Giacamo Gastaldi, tutor to Ramusio's children. They include the important maps of the Americas, New England and maritime Canada.
The maps in Ramusio have been attributed to the great Italian cartographer Giacamo Gastaldi, tutor to Ramusio's children. They include the important maps of the Americas, New England and maritime Canada.