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Hunting books in German
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 9 volumes, seventeenth-century, including:
- Paper
I. [Du Fouilloux, J.] Adeliche Weydwercke, das ist Aussführliche Beschreibung vom Jagen. Frankfurt: Ammon und Serlin, 1661, 4to, engraved additional title, woodcut illustrations (including final leaf recto and verso), old vellum with new label, engraved title cut down and mounted, browned in places
ii. another edition. Prague: Caspar Wussin, 1699, 4to, engraved frontispiece and illustrations, modern vellum, text browned
iii. Agricola, J.G. Cervi... Aussfürliche Beschreibung dess gantzen Lebendigen Hirschens. Amberg: M. Forster, 1617, 4to, title in red and black with woodcut border and arms on recto, woodcut device at end, vellum
iv. [Fortin, F.] Adelicher Zeit-Vertreiber, oder Neu-erfundene Jagd-Ergötzungen. Augsburg: Lorentz Kroniger, 1696, 8vo, title in red and black, engraved additional double-page title ("Der Dianen..."), 66 engraved plates, some folding, modern calf gilt antique-style, slipcase
v. Coler, J. Oeconomiae oder Haussbuchs Fünffte Theil [and Index]. Wittenberg: Paul Hellwig, 1600, 4to, woodcut illustrations, the title and one other with some hand-colouring, modern half morocco, first few leaves spotted
and 4 others, various sizes (9)
ii. another edition. Prague: Caspar Wussin, 1699, 4to, engraved frontispiece and illustrations, modern vellum, text browned
iii. Agricola, J.G. Cervi... Aussfürliche Beschreibung dess gantzen Lebendigen Hirschens. Amberg: M. Forster, 1617, 4to, title in red and black with woodcut border and arms on recto, woodcut device at end, vellum
iv. [Fortin, F.] Adelicher Zeit-Vertreiber, oder Neu-erfundene Jagd-Ergötzungen. Augsburg: Lorentz Kroniger, 1696, 8vo, title in red and black, engraved additional double-page title ("Der Dianen..."), 66 engraved plates, some folding, modern calf gilt antique-style, slipcase
v. Coler, J. Oeconomiae oder Haussbuchs Fünffte Theil [and Index]. Wittenberg: Paul Hellwig, 1600, 4to, woodcut illustrations, the title and one other with some hand-colouring, modern half morocco, first few leaves spotted
and 4 others, various sizes (9)
Literature
Lindner 533.03, 533.04, 19.02, 621.01, 379.02; Schwerdt I:29, I.29 (both under Amman), I:7, I:5, cf. I:116 (later edition)
Condition
the condition of the books in this lot are 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."