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HENISCH, COMMENTARIUS IN SPHAERAM PROCLI, AUGSBURG, 1609, CONTEMPORARY FRENCH ARMORIAL OLIVE MOROCCO
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Commentarius in Sphaeram Procli Diadochi. Augsburg: David Franck, 1609
FIRST EDITION, 4to (193 x 147mm.), text of Proclus in parallel Greek and Latin, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut diagrams, 2 folding letterpress tables (one numbered as p.292), last leaf with errata, contemporary French olive morocco gilt with the arms of Charles de Valois, duc d'Angoulême [Olivier 2600 fers 4 and 7], flat spine gilt with his CC monogram, gilt edges, title-page and following few leaves slightly stained at foot, Vv1-Xx2 shaved at foredge, binding slightly rubbed
Provenance
Charles de Valois, duc d'Angoulême (1573-1650), arms on binding (his substantial library was bequeathed by his son to the monastery of La Guiche and later dispersed at the Revolution); Reiss & Sohn, Auktion 89, 7 May 2003, lot 1813, €6,300, Erwin Tomash
Literature
Tomash & Williams H103; VD17 23:289511T; Zinner 4231
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
Henisch, a physician in Augsburg, also worked on astronomy and made contributions to the calendar reform of Gregory XIII.