Lot 86
  • 86

Florinus, Franz Philipp

Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description

  • Oeconomus prudens et legalis continuatus. Oder grosser Herren Stands und adelicher Haus-Vatter, bestehend in fünf Büchern. Nuremberg, Frankfurt & Leipzig: Christoph Riegel, 1719
  • Paper
Folio (350 x 225mm.), half-title, engraved folding portrait, and 26 plates, some double-page or folding, engraved illustrations, plate list and instructions to binder at end, contemporary blind-stamped pigskin, with black stamps on upper and lower cover of Lambach Abbey, clasps, occasional spotting or browning, binding slightly rubbed and slightly soiled

Provenance

Maximilian, Abbot of Lambach, stamp on lower cover

Literature

Lindner 617.01; Schwerdt I:177

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."

Catalogue Note

The original work (Oeconomus prudens et legalis continuatus. Oder allgemeiner Klug- und Rechts-verständiger Haus-Vatter) first appeared in 1702, and was then continued. This is the first edition of the continuation. The work deals with estate and house administration, building and gardens, horses and riding, and hunting (including falconry).