Lot 562
  • 562

REISCH, MARGARITA PHILOSOPHICA, BASEL, 1583

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • Margarita philosophica, hoc est habituum seu disciplinarum omnium, quotquot philosophiae syncerioris ambitu continentur, perfectissima. Basel: Sebastian Henricpetri, 1583
8vo (210 x 163mm.), double-page woodcut world map after Gemma Frisius and Petrus Apianus, folding plate, woodcut illustrations, later vellum-backed boards, some worming at beginning and end affecting printed surface

Provenance

bought from Fiammetta Soave, Rome, 1988

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

Tomash & Williams R68; USTC 605013; VD16 R1042