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Antiquities and Lives--Beronius, Magnus Olavius (1692-1775).
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- Dissertatio academica, de Eddis islandicis, seu veterum septemtrionalium mythologiis. Uppsala: Johan Hojer, 1735, [8], 54, [2]pp, illustration: woodcut initial and headpiece, [BL STC Scandinavian B423]
Stiernman, Anders Anton von (1695-1765). Aboa literata, continens omnes fere scriptores, qui aliquid ab academiae eiusdem incunabulis A.C. MDCXL in lucem publicam edidisse. Stockholm: Johan Laurentius Horrn, 1719, [8], 171, [1]pp., illustration: woodcut initial, head- and tailpieces, [BL STC Scandinavian S751], closed tear to U2
[Hill, Joseph, 1625-1707] Dissertation concerning the antiquity of temples. Wherein is shewn, that there were none before the tabernacle, erected by Moses in the wilderness. London: Thomas Parkhurst, 1696, [8], 50, [2]pp., [Wing H1998], cropped affecting some page numbers
3 works in one volume, 4to (188 x 142mm.), binding: eighteenth-century calf, spine gilt in compartments, red morocco lettering-piece
[Hill, Joseph, 1625-1707] Dissertation concerning the antiquity of temples. Wherein is shewn, that there were none before the tabernacle, erected by Moses in the wilderness. London: Thomas Parkhurst, 1696, [8], 50, [2]pp., [Wing H1998], cropped affecting some page numbers
3 works in one volume, 4to (188 x 142mm.), binding: eighteenth-century calf, spine gilt in compartments, red morocco lettering-piece
Literature
1st work: M.L. Grundel, signature on title-page
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
Beronius was a prelate and poet who was Archbishop of Uppsala from 1764 unil his death. His Dissertatio academica is on the anonymous Poetic Edda and also the Prose Edda of Snorri Sturluson (1178-1241), the two most important extant sources on Norse mythology.