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Hunting books in German
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Four nineteenth-century illustrated books, oblong folio, comprising:
- Paper
i. Bildersaal für Jaeger und Jagdliebhaber [Nimrod's Album, Jagd- und Pferde-Freunde]. Hildburghausen & New York, 1833-[1838], 27 parts in one vol., 54 (of 55) engraved plates (including title with alternative wording), modern calf, original wrappers bound in, [Schwerdt II: 43], one plate very browned, some slight spotting or soiling (occasionally heavier)
ii. Müller, A. and K. Waidmanns Freud 'im Wald und auf der Haid'. Darmstadt, [1876], chromolithographed additional pictorial title and 23 plates by Deiker, original green cloth gilt, [Schwerdt II:36], new endpapers
iii. Ibid. Der Hund und seine Jagd. Frankfurt, [1879], chromolithographed additional pictorial title and 16 plates by Deiker, original green cloth gilt, [Schwerdt II:35], corners of spine very slightly worn
iv. Krüger, E. Die Jagd. Hamburg, [1861], lithographed title, dedication and 21 plates, original red morocco gilt, g.e., binding slightly marked and slightly rubbed
ii. Müller, A. and K. Waidmanns Freud 'im Wald und auf der Haid'. Darmstadt, [1876], chromolithographed additional pictorial title and 23 plates by Deiker, original green cloth gilt, [Schwerdt II:36], new endpapers
iii. Ibid. Der Hund und seine Jagd. Frankfurt, [1879], chromolithographed additional pictorial title and 16 plates by Deiker, original green cloth gilt, [Schwerdt II:35], corners of spine very slightly worn
iv. Krüger, E. Die Jagd. Hamburg, [1861], lithographed title, dedication and 21 plates, original red morocco gilt, g.e., binding slightly marked and slightly rubbed
Provenance
all but last Bibliotheca Tiliana, with book label
Condition
the condition of the books in 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."