- 4819
Waser, Kaspar (1565-1625).
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Mithridates Gesneri exprimens differentias linguarum. Zurich: Johannes Wolf, 1610
8vo (150 x 91mm.), ff. [4], 140, illustration: woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials, binding: seventeenth century calf, gilt double-fillet border, spine gilt in compartments, a few closed tears, binding rubbed, upper hinge cracking, lacking lettering-piece
Literature
VD17 3:608797E
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
A commentary on Konrad Gesner's Mithridates de differentiis linguis (1555), an account of about 130 known languages and the Oratio Dominica in 22 tongues. Waser refutes Gesner's claim that Hungarian was an unsuitable language for Biblical translation by quoting Albert Molnár's version of the Lord's Prayer from his Psalter (see lot 4624).