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Magni, Cornelio
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Relazione della città d'Athene, colle prouincie dell'Attica, Focia, Beozia, e Negroponte. Parma: per Galeazzo Rosati, 1688
FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, 8vo (225 x 157mm.), half-title, engraved portrait, folding engraved plan of Athens, 5 engraved plates, later calf gilt with Cavendish arms
Provenance
presentation inscription to Cavaliere Sciarben; Chatsworth bookplate
Literature
Atabey 570
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
RARE. A WIDE-MARGINED PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE DUKES OF DEVONSHIRE, detailing Magni’s expedition to Greece, specifically in Athens and its environs.