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BELON, LA NATURE & DIVERSITÉ DES POISSONS, PARIS, 1555, OLD RED GOATSKIN GILT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- La nature & diversité des poissons, avec leur pourtraicts, representez au plus press du naturel. Paris: Charles Estienne, 1555
Oblong 8vo (99 x 162mm.), woodcut initials, woodcut illustrations, some early annotations in English, old red morocco gilt (probably English), gilt edges, lower corner of e8 repaired, occasional light soiling, extremities slightly rubbed, joints creased, spine repaired at head
Provenance
Edmonde Knyght als Rougedragon (Edmund Knight, Rouge Dragon Pursuivant in the College of Arms, 1564-1574), inscription on title-page
Literature
Nissen SFB 14; Nissen ZBI 303; Schreiber, Estienne p.109; USTC 24348
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 French translation of Belon's De aquatilibus, first published in 1553.