- 66
Mylius, Johann Daniel
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Mylius, Johann Daniel
- Opus medico chymicum, continens tres Tractatus sive Basilicas, quorum prior inscribitur Basilica medica. Secundus Basilica chymica. Tertius Basilica philosophica (Operis medico-chymica pars altera, qua continentur tres libri posteriores basilicae chymicae). Frankfurt: Lucas Jennis, 1618-1620
- Paper
3 volumes, 4to (190 x 146mm.), engraved title-page, engraved portrait of the author, woodcut devices on title-pages, engraved and woodcut illustrations, 21 plates (5 folding) in third part (one by Matthaeus Merian), contemporary mottled calf, spines gilt in compartments, lacking books 1-4 of Basilica chymica, some browning, a few small wormholes in spines
Literature
Duveen p.419; Ferguson ii, p.120; VD17 39:145606X; Basilica chymica pars altera: VD17 39:145616D; Basilica chymica book 7: VD17 39:145633U; Basilica philosophica: VD17 14:647009G
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. Mylius (1584-after 1627) was a renowned composer of lute music as well as a writer on alchemical subjects. The third treatise in this work dealt with alchemical subjects such as the philosopher's stone and chemical apparatus.
This set is somewhat misbound; volume 1 contains the Basilica medica, volume 2 contains the Basilica chymica books 5-6 only, and volume 3 contains book 7 of the Basilica medica together with the Basilica philosophica. The bindings match that of Mylius's Anatomia auri (lot 65).