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Fabricius ab Aquapendente, Hieronymus
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fabricius ab Aquapendente, Hieronymus
- De formatu foetu. Venice: Francesco Bolzetta, 1600 (Padua: Lorenzo Pasquati, 1604)
- Paper
folio (407 x 268mm.), engraved title-page, full-page and double-page engraved illustrations, woodcut printer's device at colophon, later vellum, a few deckle edges, title-leaf repaired with foredge margin restored, C2 torn across and repaired, a few leaves slightly shaved
Provenance
D. Bernardus Demagistris, astronomus, early inscription on title-page
Literature
Norman 751
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
A crisp copy of Fabricius's embryological treatise comparing the development of the human foetus with that of other animals. Fabricius had the famous anatomical theatre at the University of Padua constructed at his own expense.