Chocolate and Confectionery--

Colmenero de Ledesma, A. Chocolata inda, opusculum de qualitate & natura chocolatae. Nuremberg: Wolfgang Ender, 1644, 12mo, folding engraved frontispiece, errata leaf, later half vellum, library stamp on title--Volckamer, J.G. Opobalsami orientalis in Theriaces confectionem Romae revocati examen. Nuremberg: Wolfgang Ender, 1644, 12mo, engraved frontispiece (2)

Hroar Dege (lot 229)

1st work: Palau 56906; Vicaire col.190; Paleari Henssler p.623; 2nd work: Krivatsy 12472

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."

First edition in Latin of Colmenero de Ledesma's treatise Curioso tratado de la naturaleza y calidad del chocolate, originally published in 1631. This was the first European work devoted to chocolate and cacao. It was subsequently translated into French, Latin, English and Italian. These two works are often found bound together and may well have been issued together.