- 82
Le Fèvre d'Étaples, Jacques.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Introductorium astronomicum theorias coporum [sic] coelestium duobus libris complectens: adiecto commentario declaratum [by J. Clichtove]. Paris: Henri Estienne, (9 December) 1517
folio (311 x 210mm.), title within woodcut border, woodcut white-on-black criblé initials, woodcut illustrations, modern calf-backed marbled boards, uncut, occasional slight damp-staining
Literature
Renouard, Estienne, p.20; Schreiber 27; Houzeau & Lancaster 2290
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
Le Fèvre's astronomical treatise was first published in 1503 and this is a much expanded version, written as a textbook for the University of Paris, describing the Ptolemaic system as modified by Regiomontanus and Peurbach.