17.0

17. Brunfels (Otto) "Herbarum vivae eicones," "2 vol. in 1, second editions, first title within allegorical border, Strassburg coat-of-arms, both printed in black, 5 part woodcut border to 3 leaves, 135 full-page or near full-page woodcuts by Hans Weiditz, first vol. with the two blank leaves, but without the final blank in the 2nd vol., few minor stains, but a very nice set in contemporary Italian limp vellum, lettered Herbario Duo on front cover, slightly later paper label (Erbolario; in red and black) is perhaps German and there are a number of early ink class marks on preliminary blank which suggest a monastic library, head of spine a bit frayed, ties missing, bought from Junk in 1977 with invoice inserted, [Adams B2925, but without his 3rd vol.], folio, Strassburg, Schott, 1532-36."

est. £3000 – £5000

Sold for £7000
Sale 720, 27th May 2010


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