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Pechlin, Johann Nicolaus.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Theophilus bibaculus sive de potu theae dialogus. Kiel and Frankfurt: Johann Sebastian Riechel, 1684
4to (189 x 149mm.), modern patterned paper boards, some early annotations
Provenance
Marcus Crahan, bookplate
Literature
VD17 12:181515M; Krivatsy 8746; cf. BL STC German XVIIc. P301, Vicaire 668 & Wellcome IV, 325 (all with 1684 Frankfurt imprint)
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. Pechlin (1646-1706) was professor of medicine at the University of Kiel and he wrote various medical treatises. This one discusses the medicinal properties of tea.