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WIDMANN, BEHEND UND HUEPSCH RECHNUNG, HAGENAU, 1519, OLD VELLUM
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Behend und hüpsch Rechnung uff allen Kauffmanschafften. (Hagenau: Thomas Anshelm, 1519)
8vo (133 x 90mm.), woodcut diagrams and illustrations, woodcut printer's device beneath colophon, old binding of reused vellum manuscript, later vellum labels on spine, a few small wormholes, binding slightly rubbed, rebacked retaining most of original spine, lacking 2 pairs of ties
Provenance
Ex libris Joannes Laurig, 1682; Capuchins of Pont-à-Mousson, inscription on title-page; Robert B. Honeyman (1897-1987), sale in these rooms 20 May 1981, lot 3116, £600; Reiss & Auvermann, Auktion 46, 15-18 October 1991, lot 43, DM16,000; bought from Hans-Horst Koch, Berlin, 1998
Literature
Tomash & Williams W48; Benzing, Bibliographie Haguenovienne, 54; Hoock & Jeannin W7.4 (locating Hagenau, BM only); VD16 W2479 (Forschungsbibliothek Gotha only); USTC 615537 (adding Columbia University)
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
The fourth edition of Widmann's arithmetic, with more elegant illustrations.