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Albrecht V, Herzog von Bayern
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Bairische Landtsordnung. (Ingolstadt): [Samuel and Alexander Weissenhorn], 1553, hand-coloured woodcut title-page with title printed in red, printed in red and black, hand-coloured woodcut illustrations including 3 folding woodcut plates of fish
- Paper
Erclärung des Landsfreihait in Obern unnd Nidern Bairn. (Munich): [Andreas Schobser], 1553, hand-coloured woodcut title-page, printed in red and black, without blank leaf A8 and final blank
Declaration unnd erleütterung etliches in Jüngst Bairischer aufgerichter Policeiordinung begriffner Articul im 1557 Jar ausganngen. (Munich): [Andreas Schobser], (12 May 1557), hand-coloured woodcut title-page, printed in red and black
3 works in one volume, folio (285 x 190mm.), later vellum with the arms of Bavaria stamped on upper cover, slipcase, first 2 title-pages cut close, first title-page tipped in
Declaration unnd erleütterung etliches in Jüngst Bairischer aufgerichter Policeiordinung begriffner Articul im 1557 Jar ausganngen. (Munich): [Andreas Schobser], (12 May 1557), hand-coloured woodcut title-page, printed in red and black
3 works in one volume, folio (285 x 190mm.), later vellum with the arms of Bavaria stamped on upper cover, slipcase, first 2 title-pages cut close, first title-page tipped in
Literature
Simon BG 164; Nissen ZBI 4570; VD16 B1034, B1027 & B1024
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
The three woodcut plates of fish accompany the regulations about fishing in the Danube and its tributaries; these are thought to be THE EARLIEST LIFE-SIZE REPRESENTATIONS OF FISH. The other subjects covered in the Bavarian Landsordnung include capital crimes, civil law, trade and commerce, Jews, gypsies, the Church, musicians, public health, beer and wine.