Lot 35
  • 35

Albineus, Nathan

Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Albineus, Nathan
  • Bibliotheca chemica contracta. Geneva: Jean Antoine and Samuel de Tournes, 1653
  • Paper
8vo (161 x 95mm.), woodcut printer's devices on title-pages, first title-page printed in red and black, woodcut initials and headpieces, contemporary vellum with remains of later paper spine covering, annotations in ink and pencil

Provenance

Georg Ernst, count of Erbach (1629-1669), inscription on flyleaf

Literature

Caillet 147; Duveen p.10; Ferguson i, 17

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."

Catalogue Note

FIRST EDITION of this compilation, which contains works by Hermes, Augurello, Espagnet and Sendivogius as well as Albineus himself.