- 116
Hortus sanitatis
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ortus sanitatis. De herbis et plantis. De animalibus et reptilibus. De avibus et volatilibus. De piscibus et natatilibus. De lapidibus... Urinis et earum speciebus. [Strassburg: Reinhard Beck], 1517
- Paper
folio (312 x 210mm.), title printed in red and black within a woodcut border, woodcut illustrations, contemporary stamped half pigskin over wooden boards, two clasps, a few deckle edges, first quire slightly loose, a few small wormholes, occasional light spotting or browning, upper joint cracked
Provenance
monogram at foot of title-page; Hermits of St Joseph of the Camaldolensian order, (modern Josefsdorf) near Vienna (founded 1628, dissolved 1782), inventory number 8429, inscription at head of a2; armorial stamp on verso of title-page
Literature
Cleveland Herbal 29; Fairfax Murray, German 195; Nissen BBI 2366; VD16 H5122
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 richly-illustrated herbal, with over 1,000 woodcuts. The woodcuts are a later state of the ones used for the 1499 Prüss edition, also printed in Strassburg.