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Artis auriferae
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Artis auriferae, quae chemiam vocant, volumina duo, quae continent turbam philosophorum (-Volumen tertium). Basel: Conrad Waldkirch, 1610
- Paper
3 volumes in one, 8vo (163 x 96mm.), woodcut illustrations, woodcut device on second and third title-pages, contemporary limp vellum, small section of α2 repaired, several leaves (including h3, h5, i7, Ss2, Vu8, Xx8, Dd5, II8, KK5) with repaired tears, a few marginal paper tears, occasional light staining, small burn hole in t2 with slight loss, paper flaw on B8 with loss of a few letters, small repair to Bb8 with slight loss, Mm5 torn at head with slight loss, Mm7 torn in gutter, MM6 repaired with loss of a few words
Provenance
Libreria Antiquarium Mediolanum, booklabel
Literature
Caillet 477; Duveen p.29-30; Ferguson i, 51; VD17 14:628594C, 14:628577N, 14:628593V
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
This collection of alchemical tracts, first issued in 1572, contains the Aurora Consurgens and the Rosarium philosophorum (with woodcuts). This is the first edition to contain the third volume with works by Lull, Albertus Magnus and Arnaldus de Villa Nova.