- 273A
Braun, Buchner and Mieth
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Four German works on artillery in three volumes:
- Paper
Braun, Ernst. Novissimum fundamentum & praxis artilleriae. Danzig: for the author, 1687; Anhang zur Artillerie. Danzig: for the author, 1687, 2 works in one volume, folio (322 x 204mm.), contemporary boards, first work lacking title-page, preliminaries and pp.1-16, engraved title supplied, binding worn
Buchner, Johann Siegmund. Theoria et Praxis Artillerie. Nuremberg: Johann Hoffman, 1682, folio (300 x 189mm.), added engraved title-page, 4 folding plates and 43 other plates, contemporary calf-backed boards, browning and spotting, binding worn
Mieth, Michael. Artilleriae recentior praxis. Oder neuere Geschütz-Beschreibung. Dresden and Leipzig: Johann Christoph Mieth, 1705, 4 parts in one volume, folio (320 x 195mm.), title-page in red and black, double-page engraved frontispiece, 32 folding or double-page engraved plates, contemporary calf, small tears to plates 5, 6 and 27 repaired, some spotting and browning, binding worn
Buchner, Johann Siegmund. Theoria et Praxis Artillerie. Nuremberg: Johann Hoffman, 1682, folio (300 x 189mm.), added engraved title-page, 4 folding plates and 43 other plates, contemporary calf-backed boards, browning and spotting, binding worn
Mieth, Michael. Artilleriae recentior praxis. Oder neuere Geschütz-Beschreibung. Dresden and Leipzig: Johann Christoph Mieth, 1705, 4 parts in one volume, folio (320 x 195mm.), title-page in red and black, double-page engraved frontispiece, 32 folding or double-page engraved plates, contemporary calf, small tears to plates 5, 6 and 27 repaired, some spotting and browning, binding worn
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
These works draw on their authors' practical experience: Mieth played an important role in the defence of Vienna against the Turks in 1683 while Braun was captain of artillery in the free city of Danzig. All three contain detailed engravings of cannons and ammunition.