- 74
Galen.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Omnia quae extant [edited by Conrad Gesner, translated by Janus Cornarius, index compiled by Guglielmo Grataroli]. Basel: Hieronymous Froben & Nicolaus Episcopius, [1561-]1562
- Paper
11 volumes in 5, folio (371 x 240mm.), each volume with separate title-page (collective title and index dated 1562, remainder dated 1561), collective title within woodcut border, woodcut initials and headpieces throughout, part 7 with woodcut diagrams, printer's device on title and final leaf of each volume, manuscript notes in several early hands, contemporary blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards, clasps and catches, vol.5 in later half vellum, tear in title to part 2, browning, dampstaining, binding soiled, joints splitting at head and foot
Provenance
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, inkstamps on title of each volume and some other leaves
Literature
Adams G39; NLM/Durling 1757, Wellcome I 2515
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
Prepared by the Swiss scholar-physician, naturalist, alpinist, and bibliographer Conrad Gesner, this edition includes a comprehensive bibliography of Galen's works, covering Greek and Latin editions, lost works and writers on Galen.