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Gesner, Conrad
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Gesner, Conrad
- Thierbüch, das ist ein kurtze bschreybung aller vierfüssigen Thieren [translated into German by Conrad Forer]. Zurich: Christopher Froschauer, 1563
- Paper
Vogelbuch [translated by Rudolf Heusslin]. Zurich: Christopher Froschauer, 1557, with final blank leaf
Fischbuch [translated by Conrad Forer]. Zurich: Christopher Froschauer, 1563
3 works in one volume, folio (383 x 237mm.), RULED IN RED, red initial-strokes, decorative flourishes in blue and red, more than 1,000 woodcut illustrations of animals, birds and fish with CONTEMPORARY HAND-COLOUR, late sixteenth-century calf gilt over wooden boards, gilt arabesque centre- and corner-pieces, brass corner-pieces and clasps, spine gilt in compartments, traces of gauffering and gilding along edges, [Nissen ZBI 1552, 1555; Nissen Vögel 350; VD16 G1728, G1734, G1741], marginal paper repairs and tears to many leaves, Thierbuch: title-page somewhat soiled at edges with a few paper repairs, h6 torn at foot without loss, i1 and n2 torn at foot with loss of a few words, o1 slightly damaged at foot obscuring text, r3 with loss of a few letters, y6 torn with some loss, Vogelbuch: lower section of b5 torn away, rebacked retaining original spine, new endpapers, binding slightly rubbed and scraped, upper joint cracking, lacking both straps
Fischbuch [translated by Conrad Forer]. Zurich: Christopher Froschauer, 1563
3 works in one volume, folio (383 x 237mm.), RULED IN RED, red initial-strokes, decorative flourishes in blue and red, more than 1,000 woodcut illustrations of animals, birds and fish with CONTEMPORARY HAND-COLOUR, late sixteenth-century calf gilt over wooden boards, gilt arabesque centre- and corner-pieces, brass corner-pieces and clasps, spine gilt in compartments, traces of gauffering and gilding along edges, [Nissen ZBI 1552, 1555; Nissen Vögel 350; VD16 G1728, G1734, G1741], marginal paper repairs and tears to many leaves, Thierbuch: title-page somewhat soiled at edges with a few paper repairs, h6 torn at foot without loss, i1 and n2 torn at foot with loss of a few words, o1 slightly damaged at foot obscuring text, r3 with loss of a few letters, y6 torn with some loss, Vogelbuch: lower section of b5 torn away, rebacked retaining original spine, new endpapers, binding slightly rubbed and scraped, upper joint cracking, lacking both straps
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 fine collection of Gesner's works with contemporary colour, in a once-magnificent binding. Gesner's original Latin editions had been published shortly before by Froschauer, and these first German translations were reprinted by the end of the century.