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Mizauld, Antoine
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Mizauld, Antoine
- Four cosmographical works in one volume, comprising:
- Paper
De mundi sphaera, seu cosmographica, libri tres. Paris: Guillaume Cavellat, 1552, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials and illustrations, lacking all volvelles
Zodiacus, sive duodecim signorum coeli hortulus. Paris: Charles Guillard, 1553, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials
Planetae, sive planetarum collegium. Paris: Charles Guillard, 1553, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials
Asterismi, sive stellatarum octavi coeli imaginum officina. Paris: Charles Guillard, 1553, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials, folding letterpress and woodcut plate at end, plate slightly torn
8vo (170 x 110mm.), modern limp vellum with yapp edges in period style
Zodiacus, sive duodecim signorum coeli hortulus. Paris: Charles Guillard, 1553, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials
Planetae, sive planetarum collegium. Paris: Charles Guillard, 1553, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials
Asterismi, sive stellatarum octavi coeli imaginum officina. Paris: Charles Guillard, 1553, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials, folding letterpress and woodcut plate at end, plate slightly torn
8vo (170 x 110mm.), modern limp vellum with yapp edges in period style
Literature
Houzeau & Lancaster 2565-2568
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
Mizauld (1510-1578), a professor of medicine in Paris, was a prolific author of works on medicine, astronomy, natural history, and meteorology. He was a friend of Oronce Fine who composed the poetic preface to De mundi sphaera.