- 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."
"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.