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Schaeffer, Jacob Christian
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Elementa ornithologica iconibus vivis coloribus expressis illustrata. Regensburg: typis Weissianis, 1774
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (276 x 225mm.), title with engraved allegorical vignette, dedication, 70 hand-coloured engraved plates, contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt, leather-tipped slipcase
Provenance
Erich Horstkötter, bookplate, sale, Zisska and Kistner, 26 October 2004, lot 119
Literature
Fine Bird Books, p. 104; Nissen IVB 822; Zimmer, p.550–551; cf. Anker 439 (second edition)
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 scarce ornithology by a German naturalist who also published on insects and fungi. The text and plates are divided into four sections: a discussion of the external structure of birds (plates 1–4), and overview of the ornithological orders (plate 5), a table of generic characteristics (plates 6–16), and a description of Bavarian birds (plates 17–70).