- 72
Descartes, René.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- De homine figuris et latinitate donatus a Florentio Schuyl. Leiden: Franciscus Moyaerd and Pieter Leffen, 1662
- Paper
First edition, 4to (207 x 155mm.), 10 engraved plates (that of the heart at p.9 with overlays), engraved and woodcut illustrations in text, woodcut ornaments, woodcut device on title, marginal notes in an early hand, contemporary calf, some soiling and browning, binding rebacked and recornered, lower hinge cracked
Provenance
Thomas Edwards, 1701, inscription on flyleaf; Edwards, bookplate; Medical Society of London, inkstamp on title; Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, inkstamp on title
Literature
Guibert, L'Homme 2; NLM/Krivatsy 3120; Norman 627; Wellcome II, p.453
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
Although originally written in French, Descartes' De l'homme was first published in this Latin translation (or more accurately version) by Florentius Schuyl. For many years the text was more widely available in Latin than in French.