- 102
Weigel, Erhard.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Speculum uranicum aquilae romanae sacrum, das ist Himmels Spiegel darinnen Erscheinungen des Himmels, vornehmlich aber der in Gestirne des Adlers jüngsthin entstandene Comet nebenst einer neuen Himmels-Charte unter dem Adler des H. Röm. Reichs dargestelt wird. Jena: Samuel Krebs for Thomas Matthias Götze in Frankfurt, 1661
4to (189 x 149mm.), additional engraved title-page, engraved frontispiece, woodcut illustrations (one full-page), 4 woodcut plates, contemporary marbled boards, modern calf spine and corners, slightly browned
Literature
BL STC German XVIIc. W712; VD17 1:000342G
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
first edition of Weigel's treatise on the relation of the heavens to the Holy Roman Empire.