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Lot 491
  • 491

Kircher, Athanasius.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

Prodromus coptus sive aegyptiacus. Rome : typis S. Cong. De Propag. Fide, 1636 ; in-4 (166 x 235 mm) veau blond, dos lisse orné (Reliure du début du XIXème siècle).

Première édition de la plus ancienne grammaire copte, premier ouvrage contenant  des caractères coptes.



Premier ouvrage de Kircher sur les hiéroglyphes, comprenant des caractères Hébreux, Arméniens, Arabes, Syriens et Ethiopiens.



Titre orné d’un bois gravé aux armes du Cardinal Barberini.



Rousseurs, trace d’humidité, petite décoloration à la reliure, fente à la coiffe, petite galerie de vers en fin.

Condition

Rousseurs, trace d'humidité, petite décoloration à la reliure, fente à la coiffe, petite galerie de vers en fin.
"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."