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Schroeter, Johann Hieronymus.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Selenotopographische Fragmente zur genaueren Kenntnis der Mondflache... Lilienthal, 1791-1802]
- Paper
4to (283 x 211mm.), 74 (of 75) engraved plates (3 folding), of which plates 1-43 printed on blue paper, plate 75 supplied in pen and ink facsimile, contemporary red morocco-backed boards, lacking text and plate 75, facsimile plate torn without loss, extremities rubbed
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
Schroeter's observatory in Lilienthal contained the most advanced collection of instruments of its time; with these Schroeter was able to make numerous drawings of the surface of the moon, some of which were published at his expense in 1791 and 1802. His observatory was subsequently looted by Napoleonic soldiers and he lost all his own copies of his works.