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KERN, EYN NEW KUNSTLICHS WOLGEGRÜNDTS VISIERBUCH, STRASSBURG, 1531
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Eyn new kunstlichs wolgegründts Visierbuch. Strassburg: Peter Schäffer and Johann Schwintzer, 1 April 1531
FIRST EDITION, folio (300 x 195mm.), title-page with woodcut illustration, tables, some printed in red and black, woodcut illustrations, folding woodcut diagram, large printer’s device at end, early manuscript annotations in red ink, rebound in a vellum manuscript leaf, title strengthened and slightly soiled, binding slightly worn
Provenance
bought from The Antiquarian Scientist, Acton, MA, 1985
Literature
Tomash & Williams K29; Benzing-Müller II p.332 no. 12; Hoock & Jeannin K4.1; USTC 656233; VD16 K771
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
On the construction and use of gauging rods.