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Ptolemaeus, Claudius
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Description
- Ptolemaeus, Claudius
- Geographiae universae tum veteris tum novae absolutissimum opus duobus voluminibus distinctum... commentariis uberrimis illustratus est à Jo. Antonio Magino. Venice: heirs of Simon Galignani, 1596-1594
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2 parts in one volume, 4to (240 x 165mm.), large engraved devices on both titles, 27 maps of the ancient world and 37 maps of the modern world, together 64 full-page maps engraved by Girolamo Porro, mostly after Ortelius or Mercator (one double-page), numerous woodcut diagrams in the text, seventeenth-century calf, spine gilt, binding slightly scuffed and bumped
First edition of Giovanni Antonio Magini's Latin translation.
The maps in this new edition were engraved by Girolamo Porro and edited by the famous Italian geographer Giovanni Antonio Magini.
First edition of Giovanni Antonio Magini's Latin translation.
The maps in this new edition were engraved by Girolamo Porro and edited by the famous Italian geographer Giovanni Antonio Magini.
Literature
Nordenskiöld Collection 2:223; Shirley, British Library T.PTOL-12a; cf. Phillips, Atlases 403 (bound in a different order)
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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"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
First edition of Giovanni Antonio Magini's Latin translation.
The maps in this new edition were engraved by Girolamo Porro and edited by the famous Italian geographer Giovanni Antonio Magini.