- 292
Torquemada, Antonio de
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- The Spanish Mandevile of Myracles. Or The Garden of Curious Flowers. Wherein are handled Sundry Points of Humanity, Philosophy, Divinity, and Geography, beautified with Many Strange and Pleasant Histories. London: Bernard Alsop, 1618
- paper, ink, leather
4to (6 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 178 x 136 mm). Woodcut initials, woodcut and typographic head- and tailpieces, with initial blank A1; scattered soiling a few leaves with marginal fraying and repair, a few shoulder-notes shaved. Modern green morocco.
Literature
STC 24136; ESTC S118474; Alden & Landis 618/132; Palau 334927n
Condition
4to (6 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 178 x 136 mm). Woodcut initials, woodcut and typographic head- and tailpieces, with initial blank A1; scattered soiling a few leaves with marginal fraying and repair, a few shoulder-notes shaved. Modern green morocco.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
An English translation by Lewis Lewkenor of Jardin de flores curiosas, with many scattered references to the Spanish New World.