- 96
Gesner, Conrad
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Vogelbüch. Zurich: Christoph Froschauer, 1557, woodcut on title-page, woodcut illustrations, without final blank leaf, repaired tear to aa6, foot of c1 repaired, a few other marginal repaired tears, occasional light soiling, a few marginal wormholes
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Thierbüch. Zurich: Christoph Froschauer, 1563, woodcut on title-page, woodcut illustrations, g1 torn into text and repaired (some text neatly encapsulated), g6 and m1 repaired with slight loss of text
Fischbüch. Zurich: Christoph Froschauer, 1563, woodcut on title-page, woodcut illustrations, h6 and l5 torn and repaired with slight loss of text
3 works in one volume, folio (378 x 230mm.), later vellum, some marginal annotations (one with the date 1610) giving the names of birds in different languages, some light soiling, browning and staining throughout, numerous marginal repaired tears
Fischbüch. Zurich: Christoph Froschauer, 1563, woodcut on title-page, woodcut illustrations, h6 and l5 torn and repaired with slight loss of text
3 works in one volume, folio (378 x 230mm.), later vellum, some marginal annotations (one with the date 1610) giving the names of birds in different languages, some light soiling, browning and staining throughout, numerous marginal repaired tears
Provenance
Library of the canons of Vorau (Styria), inscription on Thierbüch title-page
Literature
Nissen Vögel 350; Nissen ZBI 1552, 1555; VD16 G1734, G1728 & G1741
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
First German editions of Gesner's works of natural history, closely following the first Latin editions, also printed by Froschauer.