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Fournier, Georges, SJ.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Hydrographie, contenant la théorie et la practique de toutes les parties de la navigation. Paris: Michel Soly, 1643, first edition, folio (350 x 220mm.), title-page printed in red and black with engraved vignette, woodcut diagrams in the text, initials, head- and tail-pieces, manuscript table pasted over the printed table on Oooo1 recto, old vellum, [Houzeau & Lancaster 10707, "très rare"], inscription of the Jesuits of Orvieto on title-page, lacking final leaf, some light spotting and staining, a few wormholes (some in text with slight loss), table on Rrr2 verso & Rrr3 recto trimmed at fore-edge, occasional short tears, old rebacking
Kircher, Athanasius. Mundus subterraneus, in XII libros digestus... Editio tertia. Amsterdam: Joannes Janssonius à Waesberg & sons, 1678, 2 volumes, folio (374 x 245mm.), 2 engraved title-pages (that in volume 1 in addition to the printed title-page), engraved device on printed title-page, 6 engraved maps, 13 engraved plates, 2 slips each containing 2 uncut engraved volvelles, woodcut and engraved illustrations, woodcut initials and tail-pieces, 4 (of 5) letterpress tables (2 double-page, one folding), contemporary vellum, one red morocco gilt lettering-piece, [Sommervogel iv, 1060; Dünnhaupt/Kircher 16b; Caillet 5783; JCB 678/76; Sabin 37967], lacking both portraits and one letterpress table, several gatherings browned, light dampstain running through vol.2, occasional other spotting, short tear along one fold of the world map, lacking lettering-piece to vol.2 (that to vol.1 chipped)
together 3 volumes
together 3 volumes
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."