- 10
Kircher, Athanasius.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Ars magna sciendi, in XII libros digesta. Amsterdam: J. Janssonius van Waesberghe and widow of E. Weyerstraet, 1669
- Paper
2 parts in one volume, folio (447 x 282mm.), engraved additional titles to both parts, engraved portrait, engraved plate at start of part 2, engraved diagrams in the text, those on pp. 13 and 173 with volvelles, woodcut illustrations in the text, 4 double-page letterpress tables, one folding, contemporary red morocco, densely and elaborately tooled gilt, spine similarly gilt in 8 compartments, lettered in one, edges marbled and gilt, spotting and foxing, sometimes heavy, spine repaired at head and foot
Provenance
"Bibl. P. Olivae", contemporary ownership inscription at foot of title
Literature
Ferguson 1:467
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
A splendid presentation binding, probably executed for Giampaolo Oliva (1600–1681), eleventh general of the Jesuits, whose name appears on the approbation leaf.