Lot 258
  • 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."

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).