- 93
Kircher, Athanasius
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Kircher, Athanasius
- Mundus subterraneus... Editio tertia. Amsterdam: Joannes Janssonius and sons, 1678
- paper
2 volumes in one, folio (364 x 240mm.), additional engraved title-page for both volumes, engraved vignette on title-page, woodcut and engraved illustrations, 19 (of 21) engraved plates and maps (some folding and/or double-page), 5 letterpress tables, contemporary blind-stamped vellum with jesuit symbol, red edges, two clasps, lacking frontispiece portrait of the author and two plates, engraved title-page detached, a few small wormholes at beginning, occasional light browning, a few plates torn at edges, Gg2-3 transposed, binding slightly rubbed
Provenance
"Ex libris Fr. Viti Burckardt Minimi", inscription on title-page; K.K. Unter Realschule bei St Anna, Vienna, ink stamp on title-page; Lehrerinnenbildungsanstalt Wien, Sammlung, ink stamp (with swastika) on title-page
Literature
Caillet 5783; Dünnhaupt/Kircher 16b; JCB 678/76
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."