Lot 30
  • 30

De Bry, Jean Théodore

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Florilegium novum. Oppenheim: de Bry, 1612-[1614], engraved title, 72 numbered plates (only, of 78), 3 un-numbered plates (only, of up to 9), [Hunt 197; Nissen BBI 272]
  • paper
Delafleur, Nicolas Guillaume. [Florilegium]. Rome, 1639, engraved title, 11 engraved plates (only, of 12), title and plates printed on octagonal paper mounted, [cf. Hunt 232]

[Cochin, Nicolas]. Livre nouveau de fleurs tres-util. Paris: Baltazar Moncornet, 1645, engraved title, mounted, 12 engraved plates on 6 leaves, [Hunt 241; Nissen BBI 376a]



3 works bound in one volume, folio (300 x 200mm.), old vellum, some soiling, fraying and repaired tears; sold as a collection of plates not subject to return

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."

Catalogue Note

AN UNUSUAL SAMMELBAND OF RARE FLORILEGIA.