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Roesel von Rosenhof, August Johann
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Der monatlich-herausgegebenen Insecten-Belustigung. Nuremerg: J.J. Fleischmann, 1746–1761
- paper
8 volumes (4 of text, 4 of plates), 4to (218 x 170mm.), portrait, 3 hand-coloured engraved titles, 286 hand-coloured engraved plates, contemporary speckled calf, inkblots at rear of text vol.3, one or two plates loose, bindings repaired, 2 volumes rebacked retaining original spine
with a facsimile volume and a reference work on Rosenhof, together 10 volumes
with a facsimile volume and a reference work on Rosenhof, together 10 volumes
Literature
Nissen ZBI 3466 (incorrect plate count)
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
"One of the most beautiful German works on insects of the period" (Landwehr, on the Dutch translation).