Fine Books and Manuscripts Online
Fine Books and Manuscripts Online
Lot Closed
June 21, 07:46 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
SCHEUCHZER, JOHANN JAKOB
Geestelyke Natuurkunde. Amsterdam: Petrus Schenk, 1735-1738
15 parts in 8 volumes. Folio (405 x 255 mm). 15 engraved titles printed in red and black with engraved vignettes, 1 frontispiece and 1 engraved portrait of Scheuchzer by T. Laub after I. H. Heidegger and 760 engraved plates. Contemporary vellum, richly gilt covers, with gilt armorial center-piece, gilt spines and gilt edges. A very fine copy.
REFERENCES
Nissen ZBI 3661 (calling for 762 plates in error)