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Liceti, Fortunio
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Liceti, Fortunio
- De ortu animae humanae libri tres. Genoa: Giuseppe Pavoni, 1602, 4to (224 x 145mm.), woodcut device on title, peacock device at end, contemporary limp vellum, [Krivatsy 6964], two small wormholes in outer blank margins not affecting text, small worm-track in last few leaves touching a few letters of index, spine repaired
- Paper
Ibid. De perfecta constitutione hominis in utero liber unus. Padua: Pietro Bertelli, 1616 4to (219 x 165mm.), woodcut device on title, large woodcut device at colophon, contemporary carta rustica, uncut, [Krivatsy 6965], lightly browned and a little stained, spine renewed
Ibid. De natura primo-movente libri duo. Padua: Giulio Crivellari, 1634, first edition, 4to (198 x 144mm.), woodcut author's device on title-page, contemporary vellum, stamp of the Bibliotheca de propaganda fide on title
together 3 volumes
Ibid. De natura primo-movente libri duo. Padua: Giulio Crivellari, 1634, first edition, 4to (198 x 144mm.), woodcut author's device on title-page, contemporary vellum, stamp of the Bibliotheca de propaganda fide on title
together 3 volumes
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
Fortunio Liceti (1577-1657), a friend and adversary of Galileo, was a prolific author and a pioneering embryologist.