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Borel, Pierre
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Borel, Pierre
- Bibliotheca chimica, seu catalogus librorum philosophorum hermeticorum. Paris: Charles du Mesnil and Thomas Jolly, 1654
- Paper
12mo (143 x 78mm.), woodcut tailpieces, contemporary vellum
Provenance
"Ex libris Francisci Sauvin Med.", contemporary inscription on title-page. François Sauvin was the author and translator of works on medicine and alchemy in the middle of the seventeenth century.
Literature
Caillet 1433; Duveen p.89; Ferguson i, 116
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 OF THE FIRST CHEMICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY, which is essentially a catalogue of Borel's own extensive collection of books on chemical subjects. Borel (c. 1620-1671) was physician to the king of France as well as an antiquarian.