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Knorr, Georg Wolfgang
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Thesaurus rei herbariae hortensisque universalis. Nuremberg: Paul Jonathan Felssecker, 1770–1772
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4 parts in 2 volumes, folio (406 x 250mm.), text in Latin and German, plate volume with engraved title, coloured by hand, 301 hand-coloured engraved plates on 300 leaves, contemporary vellum, red edges, slight wear to bindings
Literature
Great Flower Books, p.62; Dunthorne 214; Nissen BBI 1081; Stafleu TL2 3770
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
Described by Nissen as the most beautiful of the German flower books. The plates were mostly drawn and engraved by Knorr, clearly influenced by works such as Trew’s Plantae selectae and Weinmann’s Phytanthoza iconographia.