Lot 268
Peleponnese.- Morea.- Dapper (Olfert) Naukeurige Beschryving van Morea, eertijts Peloponnesus, first edition, Amsterdam, 1688.
Hammer Price: £800
Description
Peleponnese.- Morea.- Dapper (Olfert) Naukeurige Beschryving van Morea, eertijts Peloponnesus.., first edition, additional engraved pictorial title, letterpress title in red and black, 15 engraved plates and maps only (of 17), of which 9 folding or double-page (1 with small tear at fold), numerous engraved vignettes in text, 2*3 with tear from lower edge (affecting text but no loss), 3*2-3*3 and d2-d3 mis-bound, B with tear and repair along full length at inner margin (touching text but no loss, some tape staining and edges soiled), scattered spotting and occasional soiling, small amount of damp-staining at upper fore-edge towards end, contemporary vellum, gilt, toning and soiling, [Blackmer 452], folio, Amsterdam, Wolfgangh et al., 1688.
Description
Peleponnese.- Morea.- Dapper (Olfert) Naukeurige Beschryving van Morea, eertijts Peloponnesus.., first edition, additional engraved pictorial title, letterpress title in red and black, 15 engraved plates and maps only (of 17), of which 9 folding or double-page (1 with small tear at fold), numerous engraved vignettes in text, 2*3 with tear from lower edge (affecting text but no loss), 3*2-3*3 and d2-d3 mis-bound, B with tear and repair along full length at inner margin (touching text but no loss, some tape staining and edges soiled), scattered spotting and occasional soiling, small amount of damp-staining at upper fore-edge towards end, contemporary vellum, gilt, toning and soiling, [Blackmer 452], folio, Amsterdam, Wolfgangh et al., 1688.