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Ryff, Walther Hermann.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Confect Buch und Hauß Apoteck. Frankfurt: Christian Egenolff, 1549
- Paper
8vo, 2 small woodcuts on title, others in the text, contemporary German blind-stamped pigskin, manuscript notes on front endpapers, some worming in margins, mostly at the beginning and end, light browning and staining, binding soiled, lacking 2 clasps and catches
Provenance
Library of a Franciscan convent, inscription on title-page dated 1781; André Simon, bookplate
Literature
Simon, BG 1335; Simon, BB ii 574; Oberlé 62; VD16 ZV 13476; cf. Weiss 3297 (1544 edition)
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
Ryff's popular collection of recipes for the healthy and prescriptions for the sick was first published by Egenolff in 1544.