- 81
Kundmann, Johann Christian.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Rariora naturae & artis, item in re medica, oder Seltenheiten der Natur und Kunst des Kundmannischen Naturalien-Cabinetts, wie auch in Artzeney-Wissenschafft. Breslau and Leipzig: Michael Hubert, 1737
folio (330 x 208mm.), half-title, title printed in red and black, engraved frontispiece portrait of the author, 19 engraved plates (some folding), woodcut illustrations, 7 folding letterpress tables (containing mortality tables), contemporary vellum, small marginal wormholes in first and last few leaves (affecting some letters in index)
Provenance
Riemer von Riemberg, armorial bookplate; Swiss Statistical Bureau, library stamps
Literature
Blake p.249; Nissen ZBI 2326; Waller 5457
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 Kundmann's encyclopedia of natural, artificial and medical curiosities.