- 4706
Ramus, Jonas (1649-1718).
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Nori regnum hoc est Norvegia antiqua & ethnica, sive historiae Norvegiae prima initia, a primo Norvegiae rege, Noro, usque ad Haraldum Harfagerum. Oslo: Wilhelm Wedemann, 1689
4to (194 x 154mm.), [16], 93, [1 (errata)] pp., illustration: woodcut initials and tailpieces, binding: eighteenth-century smooth calf, gilt border, spine gilt in compartments, title-leaf laid down, lacking final blank leaf, lacking lettering-piece
Literature
BL STC Scandinavian R31
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 of Ramus's history of Norway, from its mythical founder Norus to Harald Harfager, the father of Eric Bloodaxe, who died in 931. Like many national histories of the early modern period, Ramus starts his story with the tribes of Israel and the Trojan War.