- 18
Pluvinel, Antoine de.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- L'instruction du roy en exercice de montera a cheval... Reitkunst... von der rechten und allergewissesten art und weise Pferdt... Frankfurt: Erasmus Kempffer and Matthias Merian, 1628, additional engraved title-page by Merian, woodcut headpieces and initials, engraved coat-of-arms at start of dedication, engraved portrait of the author, 57 double-page engraved plates, parallel text in French and German, [Nissen ZBI 3201; VD17 23:322255L; cf. Mellon 21 (first edition of 1623)], some browing, F1 damaged and repaired at foot (just touching text), lower corner of K2 repaired, small hole in text of M2, some leaves friable
- Paper
Seventeenth-century German manuscript, about the breeding, colours, health, treatment and stabling of fine horses, 84 pages, folio, dated on the title: 1630.
2 works in one volume, folio (318 x 198mm.), later polished speckled olive calf, upper cover slightly rubbed
2 works in one volume, folio (318 x 198mm.), later polished speckled olive calf, upper cover slightly rubbed
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."