- 4825
Wemmers, Jacob (fl. 1638).
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Lexicon Aethiopicum... cum eiusdem linguæ institutionibus grammat. & indice vocum latinarm. Rome: Sacra congregatio de propaganda fide, 1638
2 parts in one volume, 4to (212 x 156mm.), [16], 319, [3], 47, [57]pp., illustration: woodcut device on title-page (repeated at the end of part 1), woodcut initial and head-piece, binding: contemporary vellum, a few leaves lightly browned or water-stainined, binding lightly soiled
Literature
Leslau 601 & 786
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. Jacob Wemmers, a Carmelite from Antwerp, wrote his dictionary and grammar of the Ge'ez language (part of the North Ethiopic family of languages) for the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, who published works for the use of missionaries.