Lot 66
  • 66

Corpus iuris & systema rerum metallicarum,

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • oder: Neu-verfassters Berg-Büch, bestehend aus allerhand, so alten als neuern Collectaneis von Bergwercks-Sachen, und zwar I. Christoph Encelii tractat von metallischen Dingen... II. Ein alter Tractat von Erkäntnuss der Klüfft... III. Deuceri corpus iuris metallicum... IV. Allerhand andern... Berg-Ordnungen... V. Tit. Herrn Abrahams von Schönberg... aussführliche Berg-Information... Frankfurt: Johann David Zunner, 1698
5 parts in one volume, folio (325 x 190mm.), title printed in red and black, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, engraved illustrations, double-page engraved plate in first section, contemporary vellum, red morocco lettering-piece, washed library stamps, occasional slight browning, a few small marginal wormholes, binding slightly soiled

Literature

VD17 1:015602E

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."

Catalogue Note

first edition of this collection of mining and mineralogical tracts, laws and terminology.