Lot 136
  • 136

Magnus, Olaus

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus... sic in epitome redacta... Antwerp: Christopher Plantin, 1558, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials and illustrations
  • Paper
KOEBEL, Jakob. Astrolabii declaratio, eiusdemque usus mire iucundus, non modo Astrologis, Medicis, Geographis, caeterisque literarum cultoribus multum utilis ac necessaris. Paris: Guillaume Cavellat, 1550, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut illustrations

2 works in one volume, 8vo (158 x 95mm.), old calf, gilt edges, lacking upper cover and spine covering, flyleaf detached

Provenance

Franciscus de Paula Peralta, inscription on first title-page dated 1787 and notes on flyleaf

Literature

Voet 1811; Houzeau & Lancaster 3257

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."

Catalogue Note

This is an abridged version by Cornelius Graphaeus of the original, printed in Rome in 1555; Graphaeus's name is written in a manuscript note on the flyleaf.