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Cohausen, Johann Heinrich
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Cohausen, Johann Heinrich
- Lumen novum phosphoris accensum, sive exercitatio physico-chymica, de causa lucis in phosphoris tam naturalibus quam artificialibus. Amsterdam: Joannes Oosterwyk, 1717
- Paper
8vo (157 x 90mm.), additional engraved title-page, title printed in red and black, 5 engraved plates, 4pp. of adverts for Oosterwyk at end, contemporary speckled calf with the arms of d'Aguesseau (Olivier 594 fer 3) and small gilt shells at corners, spine gilt with shells and a mace in each compartment (Olivier 594 fer 8), red edges, small hole in engraved title, O6 torn and repaired with slight loss, binding slightly rubbed, upper joint cracked, spine chipped at head and foot, remains of paper label at foot of spine
Provenance
Henri-François d'Aguesseau (1668-1751), Chancellor of France from 1717, arms on binding
Literature
Caillet 2426; Duveen p.139; Ferguson i, 168
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 Cohausen's attempt to explain the phenomenon of phosphorescence, which brought together earlier theories on the subject. Cohausen was physician to the bishop of Munster and wrote satirical works on medical subjects, including one on snuff-takers.