- 114
Hohberg, Wolfgang Helmhard von
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Georgica Curiosa Aucta, das ist: Umständlicher Bericht und klarer Unterricht von dem Adelichen Land und Feld Leben. Basel: Martin Endter, 1695-1715
- Paper
3 volumes, vol.1-2 third edition, vol.3 first edition, folio (325 x 205mm.), printed titles in red and black, engraved additional titles, 10 engraved plates in vol.1, 4 engraved plates on 2 sheets in vol.3, numerous engraved illustrations in text, contemporary calf (vol.3 not uniform), spines gilt, a few small wormholes in lower outer corner of vol.3, bindings somewhat rubbed, head of spine of vol.2 with small repair, binding of vol.3 with more extensive repairs
Literature
Lindner 983.03, 985.01; cf. Schwerdt I:246; cf. Weiss, Gastronomia, 1661; cf. Wellcome III:290; cf. Westwood & Satchell p.119
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
An encyclopaedia of rural life containing much on cookery, agriculture, medicine, botany, gardening, horses, fish, birds, hunting, etc. The third volume of this set, which was published some years later than the first two, is not uniform.