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Dudley, Robert
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Arcano del mare… ... diviso in libri sei... impressione seconda. Florence: Nuova Stamperia, per Giuseppe Cocchini, 1661
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Parts 1-5 (of 6), folio (555 x 425mm.), double-page engraved facsimile of patent from Ferdinand II and 160 engraved plates showing nautical, astronomical and surveying instruments, many with two or more subjects, a few double-page, some plates smaller, c.6 other plates loosely inserted, old boards, title repaired and slightly stained, a few plates in part 5 damp-stained, one repaired at edge, binding rebacked with mottled calf; sold not subject to return
Literature
NMM 3, 324; Phillips, Atlases 3428
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
AN IMPORTANT WORK on shipbuilding, nautical and astronomical instruments and navigation. Book 1 deals with longitude; book 2 covers the errors which can be made when drawing sea-charts; book 3 deals with military and naval manoeuvres and exercise; book 4 describes the method of designing and building ships; book 5 is devoted to the art of navigation. Book 6, which is not present here, contains the sea atlas.