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Herberstein, Sigmund von.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Rerum Moscoviticarum commentarij...Russiae, & quae nunc eius metropolis est, Moscoviae, brevissima descriptio. Basilea: [Johannes Oporinus], (1556)
folio (348 x 220 mm), terza edizione, esemplare marginoso, marca xilografica sul frontespizio, iniziali xilografiche, 7 tavole incise in legno nel testo (ritratto del Granduca Basilio III, l'Uro, il Bisonte, i Cosacchi, l'Autore sulla slitta, utensili, lo stemma Herberstein) e 4 tavole ripiegate fuori testo (il Cremlino, 2 carte della Moscovia), una tavola genealogica, numerose antiche annotazioni marginali, mezza pelle dell'inizio del secolo XIX. Antica firma di appartenenza e nome dello stampatore anticamente cassato a penna sul frontespizio e al colophon, la tavola genealogica con uno strappo senza perdita di testo.
Adams H-300
Adams H-300
Condition
Slight marginal water-staining, on the title-page a signature erased with ink and the name of the editor amended in ink, first 5 leaves a bit shorter, some other trimmed irregularly along lower margin. Plate "Moscovia, quatenus moenibus includitur" teared and repaired, plate "Moscovia Sigismundi liberi"..reinforced along central fold, the plate with genealogical tree with a tear, some other small defects. Binding: 2 corners slightly damaged and spine slightly rubbed
"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."