- 82
Fisch-Buchlein
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Das edle Fisch-Büchlein. Das ist: ein sehr nützlicher Bericht von der Fischerey überaus grosser Nutzbarkeit; von der Fische Natur und Eigenschafft... Gantz neu an Tag gegeben. Nuremberg: J.A. and W. Endter, [1665 (see footnote)]
- Paper
8vo (153 x 90mm.), title printed in red and black with woodcut, 5 woodcuts in text, modern calf gilt, slipcase, text browned
Literature
Schlenker, Bibliographie der deutschen Fisch- und Fischereiliteratur, 21.1; VD17 23:284458V; Westwood & Satchell p.47; Zaunick, Das älteste deutsche Fischbüchlein, p.36-38
Condition
the condition of 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."
Catalogue Note
"The 'Account of the exceeding great usefulness of the fishery' expands this edition to twice its former size. The other portion remains without material alteration. Most of the above tracts [including this one] are very rare and the collector is fortunate who can secure one or two of them" (Westwood & Satchell).
The date for this work has been suggested as early as c.1660 and as late as "1700?". The most recent study, by Schlenker, gives it as 1665.
The last copy we have been able to trace at auction was sold in 1959 as part of the Angling collection formed by J.C. Lynn.