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Reizenstein, Wolf Ehrenfried von.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Der Vollkommene Pferde-Kenner ([A guide for] The complete horse-expert). Uffenheim: Johann Simon Meyer, 1764
- Paper
2 volumes in one, 4to (213 x 169cm.), frontispiece and 28 folding plates, contemporary calf, upper board warped, binding slightly worn, browning, spotting and dampstaining, plates frayed at edges with some tears and creases
Literature
Lipperheide 2928
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 of this encyclopedic guide to horse ownership, with chapters on everything from the buying and breeding of horses to instructions for riders.
The volume also contains a glossary designed to help the horse buyer understand the dialect used by traders. The trade in livestock in Central Europe was a predominantly Jewish occupation; since Yiddish could be easily understood by German speakers, Jewish traders developed a secret trade dialect heavily laced with Hebrew. The glossary in this volume lists over 1500 words from this dialect, as well as from Hebrew and Yiddish, with German translations. There is also a series of five hypothetical dialogues between Jewish horse traders.