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Libavius, Andreas
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Libavius, Andreas
- Syntagmatis selectorum undiquaque et perspicue traditorum alchymiae arcanorum, tomus primus; Appendix necessaria. Frankfurt: Nicolaus Hoffmann for Peter Kopff, 1615
- Paper
2 volumes, folio (338 x 206mm.), first title within engraved border, second title-page with woodcut device, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, woodcut illustrations, additional manuscript index on rear flyleaf of volume 1, contemporary vellum (Italian?), lacking volume 2, browned throughout, volume 1: last leaf of preliminaries and first page of text stained and repaired, small hold in A3 with loss of a few letters, Gg1 becoming detached, Appendix: a few leaves defective at foredge or upper corner (not touching text)
Literature
Ferguson ii, 33; VD17 547:651360W & 39:125448W; Appendix: Mellon 71
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
At the end of the Appendix is Libavius's polemical tract against the Rosicrucians.