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John of Gaddesden
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rosa anglica practica medicine a capite ad pedes [edited by Nicolaus Scyllatius]. Pavia: Joannes Antonius Birreta and Franciscus Girardengus, 24 January 1492
- Paper
Chancery folio (275 x 190mm.), 174 leaves (of 178), *4 a-x8 y6, double column, 54 lines plus printed foliation, Gothic letter, 2- to 8-line initial spaces with printed guides, woodcut printer's device beneath colophon, contemporary German blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards, lacking e2, e7-8 (all supplied in facsimile) and blank y6, first leaf slightly soiled and torn without loss, pigskin soiled and torn with some loss, lacking two clasps
Literature
HC 1108; BMC vii 1005; Eimas 104; Klebs 424.1; Wellcome 2485; Goff J326
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
First edition of the first printed medical book by an English writer. John of Gaddesden (c. 1280-1361) was court physician to Edward II and was supposedly the inspiration for Chaucer's "Doctour of Phisik" in The Canterbury Tales.