- 102
Münster, Sebastian
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Münster, Sebastian
- Organum uranicum (Organa planetarum). Basel: Henricpetri, March 1536
- Paper
2 parts in one volume, folio (316 x 205mm.), large woodcut illustration on title-page, woodcut initials, headpieces and illustrations, 10 illustrations with volvelles, woodcut printer's device on final verso (otherwise blank), contemporary limp vellum, lacking 5 volvelles, h1-2 torn and repaired at foot, i2-3 slightly torn at foredge, light foxing towards end, binding slightly soiled
Provenance
Giuseppe del Papa, signature at foot of title-page (possibly the physician to the Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1648-1735)
Literature
Burmeister 43; VD16 M6726; Zinner 1637-1638
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
FIRST EDITION AND A TALL COPY of Münster's treatise on planetary motions.