- 4580
Lomeier, Johannes (1636-1699).
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Description
- De bibliothecis liber singularis. Editio secunda, priori multo auctior, & addito rerum indice locupletior. Utrecht: Joannes Ribbius, 1680
8vo (155 x 94mm.), [14], 414, [22 (incl. errata leaf)] pp., illustration: engraved frontispiece, woodcut device on title-page, woodcut initials and head-pieces, binding: contemporary calf, binding slightly rubbed at edges
Condition
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"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
Second, enlarged edition of this comprehensive work on the history and organisation of libraries, including chapters on the ancient libraries of the Egyptians and Phoenicians, the famous libraries of Europe, and a final chapter about the enemies of libraries. The work was first published in 1669.