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Dilich, Wilhelm.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hessische Chronica auffs new übersehen corrigiret und verbessert auch mit vielen Historien und bildnussen vermehret (Ander Theil...). Kassel: Wilhelm Wessel (the author and Michael Stubenrauch), 1606 (1605)
4to (188 x 144mm.), title (the first two words of which are woodcut) printed in red and black, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, woodcut coats-of-arms (that on b2 hand-coloured), numerous engraved illustrations (views and maps, many double-page, some printed on separate sheets and cut out), contemporary vellum, printed paper spine label, first 5 leaves and second title-page with paper repairs (slightly affecting text), numerous other small tears and paper repairs (some slightly affecting text or engravings), a few lower margins excised (some touching catchword), ink stain on [2]v1 (with slight loss), slight browning, binding slightly soiled
Literature
VD17 14:079455M
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
Dilich's history of Hesse (first published in 1605) is one of the earliest German topographical accounts. It comprises views and maps of the area together with some illustrations of traditional costume and histories of the rulers of Hesse. Dillich (1571-1650), an engineer, engraver and writer on military matters, worked for the Landgraves of Hesse from 1597 to 1622, when he was imprisoned for some transgression. His views of the towns of Hesse are some of the earliest extant representations of those places.