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Celestials--König, Franz Nikolaus
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Astrognosie oder Anleitung zur Kenntniss der Sterne. In 28 schön gezeichneten Steindruck Tafeln mit Umrissen der Sternbilder nach Flamsteed's Himmels Atlas in transparenter Manier gearbeitet [title from printed label on binding]. Bern: L.R. Walthard'schen Buchhandlung, [1826], 4to (241 x 187mm.), engraved dedication leaf to Anna Feodorovna, 3-page letterpress text on a single bifolium, 28 lithographed plates printed in white on black backgrounds, all but one tipped onto the verso of a deep pink card border, borders lettered in French both recto and verso, original publisher's portfolio, slight spotting to dedication and text, one plate lacking border, portfolio slightly worn and rubbed
- paper
Braun, Friedrich. Himmels-Atlas in Transparenten Karten. Stuttgart: W. Nitzschke, [c.1860], 4to (285 x 225mm.), 30 celestial charts printed on blue card, the cards perforated and backed with yellow paper, thus illuminating the stars when held up to light, captioned in German, French and English, loose as issued, with a loosely inserted booklet Gemeinfassliche Himmelskunde, zugleich ein Führer bei dem Gebrauch des Himmels-Atlas in transparenten Karten, original cloth portfolio, binding slightly worn
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Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."