Lot 4478
  • 4478

Frenzel, Abraham (1656-1740).

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • De originibus linguae sorabicae liber primus (-libri secundi), in quo vocabula sorabica ea, quae materialiter & formaliter ebraea sunt, exponuntur. Bautzen: Andreas Richter, 1693 (Zittau: Michael Hartmann, 1694-1696)
2 parts in one volume, 4to (196 x 152mm.), [53]pp., 238 col., [1 (errata)] p.; [5]pp., 241-422 col., [6]pp., 423-838 col., [10]pp., 839-934 col., [4]p., 935-1050 col., 1051-1066, [2]pp., binding: contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt in compartments, title-leaf repaired in gutter, binding slightly rubbed

Literature

BL STC German XVIIc. F991; VD17 3:301060G

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."

Catalogue Note

first edition. Sorbian (or Wendish) is a Slavonic language spoken in Lusatia (now in eastern Germany).

For other works in Sorbian, see Macclesfield Bibles, lots 2421 (with footnote) and 2448, and lot 4779 in this sale.