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Theatrum chemicum
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Theatrum chemicum, praecipuos selectorum auctorum tractatus de chemiae et lapidis philosophici antiquitate, veritate, jure, praestantia, & operationibus... Volumen primum (-sextum). Strassburg: heirs of Eberhard Zetzner, 1659
- Paper
6 volumes, 8vo (184 x 113mm.), woodcut device on title-page, woodcut initials and illustrations, folding letterpress table in volume 2 and in volume 3, 4 folding woodcut and/or letterpress plates (one slightly torn at folds) in volume 4, list of contents bound at end of volume 6, contemporary vellum, volumes 1 and 2 with new endpapers and new alum-tawed ties, a few annotations (some in French), occasional browning, A6 in volume 4 strengthened at foredge, volume numbers in modern red ink on spines
Literature
Caillet 10598; Duveen p.574; Ferguson ii, 436; Krivatsy 13261; VD17 1:092217R, 1:092219F, 1:092286D, 1:092221B, 1:092223S, 1:092235P
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
"THE LAST AND MOST COMPLETE EDITION OF THE LARGEST STOREHOUSE OF ALCHEMICAL WORKS EVER PUBLISHED" (Duveen).