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Frederick III, King of Denmark.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Frederick III, King of Denmark.
- Lex regia det er: Den souveraine Konge-Lov, sat og given af... Frederich den Tredie... Copenhagen, 4 September 1709
- Paper
folio (505 x 358mm.), 19 engraved leaves (printed on one side only), allegorical border on title-page, each page of text with elaborate border containing flowers, peacocks, wild boar, a narwhal, stags, and other creatures of both land and sea, equestrian portrait of Frederick III composed of calligraphic flourishes, contemporary red morocco elaborately gilt with arms of Frederick IV in centre of covers, gilt edges, text block starting to split, extremities rubbed
Provenance
From the Royal German Chancery in Copenhagen, contemporary manuscript note on verso of flyleaf
Literature
BL STC Scandinavian D128
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
This handsome binding was executed by Gottlob Skon, Frederick IV's book binder. Of the 500 copies printed, several are known with a near-identical binding; one is in the Royal Library in Copenhagen (see Nielsen & Berg, Danmarks Bogbindere gennem 400 Aar, Copenhagen, 1926, p.53), and another was in the Macclesfield Library (sale in these rooms, 25 October 2008, lot 2607).