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Rösel von Rosenhof, August Johann
Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- De Natuurlyke Historie der Insecten. Haarlem and Amsterdam: C.H. Bohn and H. de Wit (or H. Gartman), [1765-1782]
- Paper
4 volumes bound in 8 (without supplement, see footnote), 4to (280 x 218mm.), half-titles and printed titles in each volume, 3 hand-coloured engraved frontispieces, plain portrait and 288 hand-coloured engraved plates, contemporary vellum-backed boards, uncut, a few leaves in vol.1 part 1 stained at head, covers rubbed, spines somewhat soiled
Literature
Landwehr, Dutch Books with Coloured Plates, 161; Nissen ZBI 3467
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
"One of the most beautiful German works on insects of the period" (Landwehr). This is a translation of Der monatlich herausgegebenen Insecten Belustigung.
Nissen dates the book to 1764-1768 and it appears in many records thus. Landwehr, noting the privilege leaf in volume 1 is dated 27 June 1765 and that the portrait in volume 4 is dated 1782, dates the work to 1765-1782. The supplement, which is scarce, and not present in this set, was published sometime after 1787.