- 44
Fludd, Robert
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fludd, Robert
- [Utriusque cosmi maioris et minoris historia, tomus primus] Tractatus secundus de naturae simia seu technica macrocosmi historia. Oppenheim: Johann Theodor de Bry and Hieronymus Galler, 1618
folio (300 x 193mm.), engraved title-page by Matthias Merian, woodcut initials, head-and tailpieces, engraved and woodcut illustrations, 5 engraved plates (1 folding, 3 double-page), extra leaf inserted between Mm2 and Mm3, old reused vellum with later morocco lettering-piece, red edges, title-page cut out and laid down with slight loss at left hand edge, title-page slightly stained, some browning (occasionally severe), N2-N3 and Dddd2-3 transposed, a few illustrations shaved, small repair at head of Cc4, folding plate repaired on verso without loss
Literature
Caillet 4042; Duveen 222; Gregory & Bartlett i 91; Hirsch 175; Mellon 74; RISM Écrits p.319
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 this section of Fludd's comprehensive Utriusque cosmi historia, which contains sections on arithmetic, music, geometry, optics, painting, fortifications, mechanics, cosmography, astrology, and geomancy. Fludd, who trained in medicine at Oxford, spent the years 1598-1604 on the Continent, and it is likely that most of these texts were written at that time, before he returned to London and set up as a practising and successful physician. (See also lot 74.)