- 176
Gheyn, Jacob de.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Exercise of Armes for calivres, muskettes, and pikes. The Hague: [no publisher], 1607 (altered in early manuscript to 1608)
- paper
Folio (380 x 280mm.), engraved decorative title, dedication leaf, 117 engraved plates, the title and plates all finely coloured by hand, contemporary vellum gilt with silk ties, [Cockle 79], title and some plates cut round and mounted, lacks the two text leaves pertaining to the pike exercises, and two of the three text leaves pertaining to the caliver
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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
A coloured copy of the rare English issue of de Gheyn’s classic illustrated military manual. Its aim was to train foot soldiers in the handling of the standard weaponry of the day: the musket, the pike and the caliver, a long-barrelled muzzle-loading shoulder gun.
“This beautiful work was brought out in English out of compliment to the British levies, whose services had so greatly aided the United Provinces in their struggle for liberty” (Cockle).
“This beautiful work was brought out in English out of compliment to the British levies, whose services had so greatly aided the United Provinces in their struggle for liberty” (Cockle).