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Rodler, Hieronymus.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Eyn schön nützlich büchlin und underweisung der kunst des Messens mit dem Zirckel Richtscheidt oder Linial. Zu nutz allen kunstliebhabern... auch allen denen so sich der kunst des Augenmess (Perspectiva zu latin gnant) zugebrauchen lust haben. (Simmern: H. Rodler, [24 July] 1531), title-page printed in red, large woodcut illustration of various artists at work on title-page, woodcut illustrations (some full-page, some in red and black), woodcut printer's device above colophon, lacking final blank leaf, A1v-2r repaired in gutter
Kern, Ulrich. Eyn new kunstlichs wolgegründts Visierbüch gar gwiss unnd behend auss rechter art der Geometria Rechnung und Circkelmessen. (Strassburg: Peter Schäffer and Johann Schwintzer, 1 April) 1531, woodcut illustration on title-page, woodcut illustrations, a few leaves with tables printed in red, folding woodcut table at end, a few illustrations shaved, a few leaves shaved at head
2 works in one volume, folio (272 x 191mm.), modern marbled paper boards, slightly rubbed
2 works in one volume, folio (272 x 191mm.), modern marbled paper boards, slightly rubbed
Provenance
Alexander Volpi, inscription on first title-page and below colophon of second work
Literature
1st work: VD16 S3672; Berlin Catalogue 4681; Fairfax Murray, German 367; 2nd work: VD16 K771; Berlin Catalogue 1695
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 Rodler's adaptation of Dürer's and Pélerin's works on perspective. Rodler, the secretary to the Duke of Simmern, set up the first press at Simmern, near Coblenz, in 1530.