L13405

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Lot 3
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Aldrovandi, Ulisse

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Aldrovandi, Ulisse
  • De piscibus libri V et de cetis liber I. Frakfurt: apud Joannem David. Zunnerum et Petrum Hauboldum, 1647, title within wide allegorical and architectural woodcut border, full-page woodcut illustrations, [Nissen ZBI 71]; Ibid. Historiam naturalem… de animalibus insectis libri septem. Frankfurt: typis Ioannis Hoferi, 1623, title within engraved allegorical border, full-page engraved illustrations, [Nissen ZBI 67]; Ibid. Historiam naturalem… de reliquis animalibus exanguibus. Frankfurt: Typis Ioannis Hoferi, 1623, title within engraved allegorical border, full-page illustrations, [Nissen ZBI 69], 3 works bound in one volume, folio (377 x 241mm.), old vellum, bookplate of the Bibliotheca Palatina, a few leaves repaired with slight loss, some browning, binding a bit worn; Ibid. De reliquis animalibus exanguibus libri quatuor. Bologna: typis Io: Baptiste Ferronij, 1642 (colophon 1654), folio (357 x 235mm.), woodcut illustrations, old vellum, [Nissen ZBI 68], spine slightly worn
  • paper
Together 4 works in 2 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."