Lot 29
  • 29

Blaeu, Willem and Johannes

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas. Amsterdam: Blaeu, 1647
  • paper
2 parts in one volume, large folio (515 x 340mm.), 2 engraved pictorial titles (second title with letterpress pasted on), 120 engraved maps (6 folding, 1 in-text), contemporary hand-colour, contemporary vellum gilt, string ties, a few repairs and tears to margins, 3S recornered, rebacked retaining original spine, lightly rubbed

Literature

Koeman Bl 19 C; Van der Krogt 2:213:1

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."