- 77
Hevelius, Johannes
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hevelius, Johannes
- Prodromus cometicus, quo historia, cometae anno 1664 exorti cursum, faciesque diversas capitis ac caudae accurate delineatas complectens; nec non dissertatio, de cometarum omnium motu, generatione, variisque phaenomenis, exhibetur. Gdansk: Simon Reiniger for the author, 1665
- Paper
folio (370 x 232mm.), engraved printer's device on title-page, 3 engraved plates numbered A-C (one double-page), woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, contemporary carta rustica (a remboitage), evidence of creasing across leaves (mostly in quires D-E, with staining along the folds), small repair to foot of title-page, small repairs to verso of double-page plate, H1_4 repaired in gutter, binding somewhat soiled
Literature
BL STC German XVIIc. H1032; VD17 39:125104Y
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
Hevelius's examination of the 1664 comet contains his observation that scholars prefer to speculate on the significance of the appearance of comets rather than their physical characteristics.