Lot 316
  • 316

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."

Catalogue Note

On the construction and use of gauging rods.