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Hulsius, Levinus
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Description
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HULSIUS, LEVINUS (1546-1606). XII primorum Caesarum et LXIII ipsorum uxorum et parentum ex antiquis numismatibus, in aere incisae, effigies. Frankfurt: Johann Kollitz, for Paul Brachfeld, 1597 -- 4to (194 x 152mm.), title within engraved border, woodcut initials, engraved illustrations, nineteenth-century half purple calf over marbled boards, flat spine gilt (extremities slightly rubbed)
Provenance
The Knight of Morar (Sir William Augustus Fraser, 1826-1898), armorial bookplate; P.A. Milne-Henderson, bookplate
Literature
Dekesel H35; Lipperheide 216; VD16 H5875
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Condition
Extremities slightly rubbed.
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The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
Catalogue Note
FIRST EDITION. Hulsius includes not just the emperors but their wives and children. The engravings are attributed to Hans Sibmacher.