Lot 4311
  • 4311

Albinus, Jan--Catalogus exquisitissimorum,

Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description

  • raroque occurrentium librorum, in omni studiorum genere, facultate, & lingua... tam manuscripti, quam impressi... & eorum manibus notati... Item Thesaurus veterum numismatum antiquorum. Dordrecht: Cornelis Willegaerts, 1696
8vo (152 x 90mm.), [4], 41, [11], 41-351, [71]pp., binding: contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt in compartments, lower outer corner of Aa3 torn away with loss of a few letters

Literature

Taylor p. 229

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."

Catalogue Note

This auction catalogue of the library of Jan Albinus is notable for its rare mention in the title of annotated copies.