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Mair, Paul Hector
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Bericht und antzaigen der loblichen Statt Augspurg aller herren Geschlecht so vor Fünfhundert und mehr Jaren weder yemandt wissen oder erfaren kan daselbst gewont und bis auf Acte abgestorben. [Colophon: Augsburg: Melchior Kriegstein and his wife Thor, for the author], 1550
Small folio (11 5/8 x 7 3/4 in.; 295 x 196 mm). 157 full-page woodcut portraits of noblemen in armor with their armorial crests, all fully hand-colored, of which 4 are signed "C.W."; title inlaid, some dampstains and browning in first few quires, register leaves lightly browned. 19th-century vellum.
Small folio (11 5/8 x 7 3/4 in.; 295 x 196 mm). 157 full-page woodcut portraits of noblemen in armor with their armorial crests, all fully hand-colored, of which 4 are signed "C.W."; title inlaid, some dampstains and browning in first few quires, register leaves lightly browned. 19th-century vellum.
Provenance
Dr. Kurt Mayer-Sambraus (modern bookplate)
Literature
Lipperheide Rc 6
Condition
title inlaid, some dampstains and browning in first few quires, register leaves lightly browned.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition and a handsomely colored copy of this celebration of the noblemen of Augsburg. The woodcuts have been attributed to Hans Weiditz.