Lot 106
  • 106

Hartig, Georg Ludwig

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of 7 titles in 30 volumes, 1809-1877, on forestry and hunting, comprising:
  • Paper
i. Journal für das Forst- Jagd- und Fischereywesen. Marburg, 1806-1808, 3 volumes, 4to, half calf, Bibliotheca Tiliana bookplates (sale, lot 1054), small hole in title-page of volume 3
ii. Anleitung zur Forst- und Weidmanns-Sprache. Tübingen: Cotta, 1809, 8vo, modern half tan leather
iii. Lehrbuch für Jäger. Erster (-zweyter) Band. Tübingen: Cotta, 1811, first edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, old marbled boards
iv. Lehrbuch für Jäger. Erster (-zweyter) Band. Tübingen: Cotta, 1811, second edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, modern marbled boards
v. Lehrbuch für Jäger... Zehnte Auflage. Erster Band. Stuttgart: Cotta, 1877, 8vo, half leather, frontispiece detached
vi. Forst- und Jagd-Archiv vor und für Preussen. Berlin: Real-Schulbuchhandlung; Leipzig: Kummer, 1816-1820, 20 issues (four per year), original printed green wrappers, modern slipcases (2 issues per slipcase), some bindings slightly worn
vii. Lexikon für Jäger und Jagdfreunde, oder waidmännisches Conversations-lexicon. Berlin: Nicolai, 1836, 8vo, modern marbled boards

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."

Catalogue Note

Hartig (1764-1837) trained in forestry and established the first educational institution dedicated to forestry.