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Welsch, Georg Hieronymus.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dissertatio medico-philosophica de Ægagropilis. Augsburg: Praetorius, 1668, second edition, 2 parts, engraved title to first part, letterpress title with engraved vignette to second part, 7 engraved plates, [cf. BM(NH) V, p.2201 (1660 edition)]
- paper
Ibid. Hecatosteæ. II. Observationum Physio-medicarum ad illustrem Societatem Naturae Curiosorum in Germania. Augsburg: impensis Theophili Goebelii, 1675, first edition, 2 parts, engraved additional title and 12 plates by Melchior Haffner
2 works bound in one volume, 4to (200 x 159mm.), contemporary vellum, contemporary manuscript titling to spine, pencil ownership inscription of Melvin E. Jahn
2 works bound in one volume, 4to (200 x 159mm.), contemporary vellum, contemporary manuscript titling to spine, pencil ownership inscription of Melvin E. Jahn
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
Two rare and early illustrated works on mineralogy. In both, Welsch makes observations and offers ideas about the nature and meaning of the physical world, especially relating to figured stones and minerals.