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Schmidel, Casimir Christoph
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Fossilium metalla et res metallicas concernentium glebae suis coloribus expressae. Nuremberg: Johann Michael Seligmann, 1753
4to (10 x 7 7/8 in.; 254 x 201 mm). Engraved title-page, 30 handcolored engraved plates (only, of 46) many heightened with gold and silver, 40 pp. of explanatory text; title-page lightly soiled, final text gathering browned. Half calf antique, earlier red edges.
4to (10 x 7 7/8 in.; 254 x 201 mm). Engraved title-page, 30 handcolored engraved plates (only, of 46) many heightened with gold and silver, 40 pp. of explanatory text; title-page lightly soiled, final text gathering browned. Half calf antique, earlier red edges.
Literature
Hoover 728
Condition
4to (10 x 7 7/8 in.; 254 x 201 mm). Engraved title-page, 30 handcolored engraved plates (only, of 46) many heightened with gold and silver, 40 pp. of explanatory text; title-page lightly soiled, final text gathering browned. Half calf antique, earlier red edges.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition. Hoover calls for 46 plates, but none of three copies sold at auction since 1980 contained more that 26; the Freilich copy had 21.