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Hunting books in German
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400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- A collection of nineteenth-century illustrated books relating to hunting, 21 volumes, including:
- Paper
i. Walch, Johann. [Collection of humorous prints]. Augsburg, [c.1850], 180 x 242mm., 18 lithographed plates by Walch, numbered 1-18 and captioned ("Die Paarzeit", "Die Wasserjagd", etc.), each with two roundels, one depicting a hunting scene, the other an amorous courting scene, neatly tipped onto card mounts, modern half morocco box
ii. Weismann, H. Das allgemeine deutsche Schützenfest zu Frankfurt am Main Juli 1862. Frankfurt, 1863, folio (350 x 243mm.), 20 lithographed plates, 3 folding plans printed recto/verso, original cloth gilt, Bibliotheca Tiliana book label
iii. Petermann, V. Jagdbuch oder Skizzen und Abenteuer aus den Jagdzügen. Munich: Braun & Schneider, [c.1900], 4to, vol.1-7 (complete), illustrations, original boards, slightly worn
and 12 others, various sizes (21)
ii. Weismann, H. Das allgemeine deutsche Schützenfest zu Frankfurt am Main Juli 1862. Frankfurt, 1863, folio (350 x 243mm.), 20 lithographed plates, 3 folding plans printed recto/verso, original cloth gilt, Bibliotheca Tiliana book label
iii. Petermann, V. Jagdbuch oder Skizzen und Abenteuer aus den Jagdzügen. Munich: Braun & Schneider, [c.1900], 4to, vol.1-7 (complete), illustrations, original boards, slightly worn
and 12 others, various sizes (21)
Condition
the condition of the books in this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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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.
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."