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Arcussia, Charles d'
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- La fauconnerie... avec des portraicts au naturel de tous les oyseaux (La fauconnerie du roy). Rouen: François Vaultier and Jacques Besongne, 1643
- Paper
4to (210 x 150mm.), woodcut initials and headpieces, full-page engraved and woodcut illustrations, folding engraved plate, modern calf in period style, spine gilt in compartments with a bird stamp, cut somewhat close, small marginal repair to Yyy1
Literature
Harting, Bibliotheca accipitraria p.81; Nissen IVB 35
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 classic manual of falconry by the Provençale nobleman d'Arcussia, which was first published in Aix in 1598. According to Harting, the text in this edition is more accurate than in previous editions.