PTOLEMAEUS | Geographia universa, Venice, 1596, later half vellum
PTOLEMAEUS, CLAUDIUS
GEOGRAPHIAE UNIVERSAE TUM VETERIS TUM NOVAE ABSOLUTISSIMUM OPUS DUOBUS VOLUMINIBUS DISTINCTUM... VENICE: HEIRS OF SIMONE GALIGNANI, 1596
2 volumes in one, 4to (214 x 152mm.), engraved vignette on title-pages, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, with blank leaf E4 at end of index, woodcut diagrams and illustrations, 27 full-page engraved maps of the ancient world, 36 full-page engraved maps of the modern world, blank leaf inserted after N8, later half vellum over patterned paper boards, morocco lettering-piece, blue edges, lacking double-page map, occasional light browning or foxing, E1 (with world map) probably supplied from another copy, small hole in text of I1, quire O and final leaves with some repairs and strengthening, small stain at head of last few leaves
This edition of Ptolemy is the first to contain the extensive commentary of Giovanni Antonio Magini, together with the new maps engraved by Girolamo Porro. The work is now divided into two, comparing Ptolemy's ancient world with Magini's modern one.
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Edit16 37356; Shirley T.PTOL-12a
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various inscriptions in Italian on flyleaf and title-page, one stating that the book was bought in Rome in 1697
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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.
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PTOLEMAEUS, CLAUDIUS
GEOGRAPHIAE UNIVERSAE TUM VETERIS TUM NOVAE ABSOLUTISSIMUM OPUS DUOBUS VOLUMINIBUS DISTINCTUM... VENICE: HEIRS OF SIMONE GALIGNANI, 1596
2 volumes in one, 4to (214 x 152mm.), engraved vignette on title-pages, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, with blank leaf E4 at end of index, woodcut diagrams and illustrations, 27 full-page engraved maps of the ancient world, 36 full-page engraved maps of the modern world, blank leaf inserted after N8, later half vellum over patterned paper boards, morocco lettering-piece, blue edges, lacking double-page map, occasional light browning or foxing, E1 (with world map) probably supplied from another copy, small hole in text of I1, quire O and final leaves with some repairs and strengthening, small stain at head of last few leaves
This edition of Ptolemy is the first to contain the extensive commentary of Giovanni Antonio Magini, together with the new maps engraved by Girolamo Porro. The work is now divided into two, comparing Ptolemy's ancient world with Magini's modern one.
LITERATURE:
Edit16 37356; Shirley T.PTOL-12a
PROVENANCE:
various inscriptions in Italian on flyleaf and title-page, one stating that the book was bought in Rome in 1697
To view Shipping Calculator, please click here
Condition Report:
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."
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