- 57
Crescentiis, Petrus de
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Opus ruralium commodorum. [Speyer: Peter Drach, c. 1490-1495]
- Paper
Chancery folio (268 x 192mm.), 156 leaves (of 158), A8 B-Q6 R8 S-Z a-b6 j4, double column, 53 lines plus headline, woodcuts, 2- to 12-line initial spaces, later calf, lacking blank leaf b6 and final leaf (containing end of list of contents, supplied in facsimile), a1 frayed at foredge (supplied from another copy?), rebacked, binding slightly rubbed
Provenance
James Drummond, bookplate
Literature
Goff C969; HCR 5826; BMC ii 499; Bod-inc C-482; GW 7825; Fairfax Murray, German 127; Klebs 310.6; Nissen BBI 421; Simon BG 403
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 fine illustrated edition of Ruralia commoda. The 313 woodcuts (some repeated) display various aspects of agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, the care of animals and bees, hunting and fishing, and different plants.