Lot 4659
  • 4659

Peringskiöld, Johan (1654-1720).

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • Ättartal för Swea och Götha konunga hus, efter trowärdiga historier och documenter. Stockholm: J.L. Horrn, 1725, [4], 140, [74]pp., illustration: woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut royal arms on verso of title, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, double-page woodcut plate, woodcut illustrations, engraved illustrations pasted in, 16 engraved plates (6 double-page, 3 folding)
[Fragmenti manuscripti runici] Historia Hialmari regis Biarmlandiae atque Thulemarkiae, ex fragmento runici ms.ti literis recentioribus descripta, cum gemina versione Johannis Peringskioldi. [?Stockholm: Olof Enaeus, 1701], ff. [22], woodcut runic text, second leaf printed in red



2 works in one volume, folio (311 x 202mm.), binding: contemporary calf, spine gilt in compartments, binding rubbed and scraped

Literature

BL STC Scandinavian P116 & F423

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

The second work contains a woodcut facsimile of a spurious runic text.