KNORR | Verlustiging der oogen en van den geest, 1770–1775
KNORR, GEORG WOLFGANG
VERLUSTIGING DER OOGEN EN VAN DEN GEEST. AMSTERDAM: HEIRS OF HOUTTUYN, 1770–1775
6 parts in 2 volumes, 4to (259 x 205mm.), 6 letterpress titles, 190 hand-coloured engraved plates after Knorr and others, contemporary mottled calf, spines gilt, marbled edges, occasional slight spotting, minor marginal staining to the first part, last few plates slightly offset, binding rebacked retaining original spines
A BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED SHELL BOOK. This is a Dutch version of Vergnugen der Augen und des Gemuthes (1757-1773). Dr Martinus Houttuyn not only collaborated on this translation by contributing a large part of the text, but also provided many of the plates by having shells from his own collection painted by Wartenaar.
LITERATURE:
Nissen ZBI 2236; Landwehr (Dutch Books) 96; cf. Dance Shell Collecting, pp.156-157
PROVENANCE:
G.J. Scheurleer, book label
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KNORR, GEORG WOLFGANG
VERLUSTIGING DER OOGEN EN VAN DEN GEEST. AMSTERDAM: HEIRS OF HOUTTUYN, 1770–1775
6 parts in 2 volumes, 4to (259 x 205mm.), 6 letterpress titles, 190 hand-coloured engraved plates after Knorr and others, contemporary mottled calf, spines gilt, marbled edges, occasional slight spotting, minor marginal staining to the first part, last few plates slightly offset, binding rebacked retaining original spines
A BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED SHELL BOOK. This is a Dutch version of Vergnugen der Augen und des Gemuthes (1757-1773). Dr Martinus Houttuyn not only collaborated on this translation by contributing a large part of the text, but also provided many of the plates by having shells from his own collection painted by Wartenaar.
LITERATURE:
Nissen ZBI 2236; Landwehr (Dutch Books) 96; cf. Dance Shell Collecting, pp.156-157
PROVENANCE:
G.J. Scheurleer, book label
To view Shipping Calculator, please click here
Condition Report:
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."
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