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Lonitzer, Adam
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Naturalis historiae opus novum. Frankfurt: Christopher Egenolff, (1551)-1555
- paper
2 volumes bound in one, folio (310 x 195mm.), numerous woodcut illustrations, coloured by a contemporary hand, Linnaean binomials added in marginal MS, contemporary blindstamped pigskin of the Dominikanerkloster Bamberg over wooden boards (possibly a remboitage), occasional browning, volume 1 a6 with restoration at foot just touching text, k5, N2, Y4, Ff4, Hh3, Ll5, remargined, some other repairs, e.g. to worming, generally not affecting text, last leaf of volume two with oxidised ownership inscription on verso causing loss on recto, clasp straps renewed
Literature
Nissen BBI 1229
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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"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 of this popular herbal, which ran to many subsequent editions. As well as the various uses of plants and herbs, it also deals with distilling.