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Löhneysen, Georg Engelhard.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Della cavalleria. Grundtlicher Bericht von allem was zu der Reutterei gehorig und einem Cavallier davon zuwissen geburt (Das ander Theil). (Remlingen): [private press of G.E. Löhneysen], 1609 (1610)
2 volumes in one, folio (429 x 311mm.), engraved title-page to volume 1, title to volume 2 within large woodcut cartouche, calligraphic woodcut initials and tailpieces, woodcut and engraved illustrations (including 22 double-page engravings), some full-page, with blank leaf Rrr2 in volume 2, printed music in volume 2, contemporary German blind-stamped pigskin, lettered in manuscript on spine, in modern tan morocco folding box, tooled in period style, signed by the author at the foot of the preface of volume 1, some early manuscript annotations (in a different hand), title-page slightly shorter, some leaves slightly shaved, M1 and 4 of volume 2 water-damaged and repaired at foot, binding slightly soiled, joints starting to crack at foot, flyleaves repaired
Literature
VD17 23:295275G & 23:295280A (volumes listed separately); Nissen ZBI 2451
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
first edition of Löhneysen's comprehensive and profusely illustrated account of all aspects of horsemanship, from anatomy to bits and bridles to tournaments.