- 258
[Stilkirch, Lorenz]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ein kurtzweylliger Spruchzulesen von Ordnung der Schützen zu Nürmberg. (Nuremberg: Johann Stuchs, 1532)
- Paper
4to (176 x 134mm.), 4 ff., woodcut of a man shooting a rifle at a target on title-page, text in rhyming verses, later vellum, slipcase, leaves folded with slight loss on final leaf
Literature
VD16 K2853 (listing 2 copies, in Nuremberg and Berlin)
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 rare description of a shooting competition held in the St Johannis part of Nuremberg, by the Nuremberg Meistersinger Lorenz Stilkirch (who names himself in the final verses).