- 4356
Belon, Pierre (1517-1564).
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- De admirabili operum antiquorum et rerum suspiciendarum praestantia. Liber primus. De medicato funere, seu cadavere condito, & lugubri defunctorum eiulatione. Liber secundus. De medicamentis nonnullis, servandi cadaveris vim obtinentibus. Liber tertius. Paris: Benoît Prevost, 1553, ff. [8], 54, [4], illustration: woodcut initials and headpieces
Monjosieu, Louis de. Gallus Romae hospes. Ubi multa antiquorum monumenta explicantur, pars pristinae formae restituuntur. Rome: Giovanni Gigliotti, 1585, [8], 24, 27, [1 (blank)], 17, [3], 20, 25-26, [2], 5, [1 (register and colophon)] pp., illustration: woodcut device on title-page and final verso, woodcut initials, engraved and woodcut illustrations, title-leaf repaired (not affecting text), some headlines cropped
2 works in one volume (Monjosieu bound first), 4to (216 x 153mm.), binding: eighteenth-century calf gilt, spine gilt in compartments, extremities slightly rubbed
2 works in one volume (Monjosieu bound first), 4to (216 x 153mm.), binding: eighteenth-century calf gilt, spine gilt in compartments, extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
2nd work: J. Tristan, early inscription at foot of title-page
Literature
1st work: IA 116.320; Wellcome 756; 2nd work: Censimento 16 CNCE 25956
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
One of three editions of Belon's treatise on embalming issued in 1553; Belon's own annotated copy of this edition is in the Wellcome Library. Belon is primarily known for his studies of fish and birds, but during his research trips through Europe and the near East he also acquired other knowledge. The present work, on preserving corpses, explains the use of bitumen by the ancient Egyptians for mummies.