The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 2
Fri, Sep 30, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 642
Geestelyke Natuurkunde, Eight Volumes
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer, Amsterdam: Petrus Shenk, 1735-1738, first edition in Dutch, 15 parts in eight volumes, 15 engraved titles printed in red and black with engraved vignettes, complete with frontispiece, two engraved portraits of the author and engraver, approximately 758 copper engraving plates, bound in contemporary vellum, covers with blindstamped and gilt centerpiece and ruling, floral borders, titles and volume numbers handwritten in ink on spines, seven raised bands, marbled endpapers, aeg
Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
scattered light soiling to vellum, some light dampstaining throughout, light wear to extremities, bumped corners, some minor warping to boards (as typical found with vellum bindings)
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