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Happel, Eberhard Werner
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gröste Denckwürdigkeiten der Welt, oder so genannte Relationes Curiosae. Hamburg: Thomas von Wiering, 1683-1707
- paper
6 volumes, 4to (199 x 160mm.), title-pages printed in red and black, 240 engraved plates, 2 folding tables, contemporary vellum, some tears, one table defective, some browning; sold not subject to return
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
Happel was one of the most-widely read authors of his time. The present work is a comprehensive collection of geographical, scientific, ethnographical and cultural curiosities from around the world. The remarkable plates include a world map which illustrates the ocean currents, and magnified images of insects. The number of plates in copies appears to vary.