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Saavedra Fajardo, Diego de
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Saavedra Fajardo, Diego de
- Idea de un principe politico christiano. Representada en cien empresas. Munich: Nicolao Enrico, 1 March 1640
- Paper
4to (225 x 172mm.), engraved title-page by Jan Sadeler, engraved illustrations by Sadeler, two errata leaves at end, contemporary vellum, some deckle edges, light damp-staining towards end, small tear at foot of spine
Provenance
Joannes Wittfelt zu Vreden, canon of Coesfeld, inscription on title-page dated 1674
Literature
BL STC German A5; Landwehr, German Emblem Books 515; VD17 7:705014F
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
FIRST EDITION of Saavedra Fajardo's popular emblem book detailing the duties of a Christian prince, which was reprinted many times during the seventeenth century and translated into many languages. There is a variant with "residente in Baviera" on the title-page instead of "residente in Alemania", as here; the author was Philip IV's ambassador to the court of Maximilian I, elector of Bavaria. The fine title-page border includes a portrait of Philip IV on horseback.
The preface includes a fine illustration of a printing press, complete with inking balls. The errata leaves (not always present) are prefaced by the excuse that as the book was printed in Germany, the compositor was ignorant of Spanish.