Lot 75
  • 75

Gesner, Conrad.

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Euonymus... de remediis secretis, liber secundus: nunc primum opera & studio Caspari Wolphii... in lucem editus. [Zurich: Christoph Froschauer, c. 1565-1569]
2 parts in one volume, 8vo (158 x 95mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-pages, woodcut initials and illustrations, contemporary vellum, red edges, lacking title-page to part one (replaced by duplicate title-page to part two)

Literature

Adams G529 & G530; Durling 2081 & 2087; Wellcome 2785

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."