Agrippa von Nettesheim, Henricus Cornelius | A skeptical view of the arts and sciences
Agrippa von Nettesheim, Henricus Cornelius
The Vanity of Arts and Sciences. London: Printed for R. E. for R. B. and are to be sold by C. Blount, 1684
8vo (178 x 108 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait of Agrippa, title within double-ruled border, printer's ornaments, woodcut initials; very faint dampstaining along bottom margins of quires C, G–H, T, X–Y; tear on U2 touching last 6 lines of text. Contemporary mottled calf, spine in 6 compartments gilt, morocco lettering-piece, marbled edges; gilt and spine label faded, joints a tad rubbed, upper right corner of front free endpaper clipped.
Third edition in English of Agrippa's De incertitudine et vanitate scientarum. A biting commentary on all human sciences and arts and a fierce attack on the moral and social assumptions of his day. Agrippa treats—among other things—stage-dancing, alchemy, court ladies, medicine, lawyers, magic, fishing, grammar, looking glasses, the inquisition, witchcraft, and scholastic theology. He concludes with "A Digression in Praise of the Ass."
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ESTC R9416; Wing A791
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Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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.
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Agrippa von Nettesheim, Henricus Cornelius
The Vanity of Arts and Sciences. London: Printed for R. E. for R. B. and are to be sold by C. Blount, 1684
8vo (178 x 108 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait of Agrippa, title within double-ruled border, printer's ornaments, woodcut initials; very faint dampstaining along bottom margins of quires C, G–H, T, X–Y; tear on U2 touching last 6 lines of text. Contemporary mottled calf, spine in 6 compartments gilt, morocco lettering-piece, marbled edges; gilt and spine label faded, joints a tad rubbed, upper right corner of front free endpaper clipped.
Third edition in English of Agrippa's De incertitudine et vanitate scientarum. A biting commentary on all human sciences and arts and a fierce attack on the moral and social assumptions of his day. Agrippa treats—among other things—stage-dancing, alchemy, court ladies, medicine, lawyers, magic, fishing, grammar, looking glasses, the inquisition, witchcraft, and scholastic theology. He concludes with "A Digression in Praise of the Ass."
REFERENCE:
ESTC R9416; Wing A791
Condition Report:
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.