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Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Phytanthoza iconographia sive conspectus aliquot milium. Regensburg, [1735]-1737-1745
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First edition, 4 volumes, folio (378 x 235mm.), mezzotint frontispiece and two portraits printed in blue, 1016 engraved and mezzotint plates printed in colours and finished by hand (only, of 1027), contemporary calf, [Dunthorne 327; Nissen BBI 2126; Stafleu TL2 17050], lacks plates 868-871, 983, 984, 986, 988, 996-998, occasional tears, dampstaining and browning, small inkstamps on titles
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 first botanical book to use colour-printed mezzotint successfully, this work also contains some of Ehret’s earliest botanical illustrations, uncredited. This copy includes an additional two variant plates 48 and 66.