Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
Florae austriacae, sive plantarum selectarum in Austriae Archiducatu sponte crescentium, icones. Vienna: Leopold Johann Kaliwoda, 1773–1778
FIRST EDITION, 5 volumes, folio (470 x 275mm.), half-titles, titles with hand-coloured engraved topographical vignettes, 501 engraved plates, all but one coloured by hand, contemporary half russia, spines gilt, bindings slightly rubbed, joints cracked, some wear to extremities
Jacquin’s rare Austrian flora contains fine plates by his principal artist, Franz von Scheidl. It is a typical monument of the grand Austrian botanical book era which royal patronage made possible. This work and Waldstein and Kitaibel’s flora are the only two “great flower books” devoted to Austrian flora. Blunt described it as ranking with the Flora Danica, Flora Graeca and Flora Londinensis, “the finest books dealing with wild flowers of a European country”.
LITERATURE:Dunthorne 151; Great Flower Books, p. 61; Nissen BBI 971; Stafleu TL2 3247
Condition reportBindings slightly rubbed, joints cracked, some wear to extremities
"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."
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
Florae austriacae, sive plantarum selectarum in Austriae Archiducatu sponte crescentium, icones. Vienna: Leopold Johann Kaliwoda, 1773–1778
FIRST EDITION, 5 volumes, folio (470 x 275mm.), half-titles, titles with hand-coloured engraved topographical vignettes, 501 engraved plates, all but one coloured by hand, contemporary half russia, spines gilt, bindings slightly rubbed, joints cracked, some wear to extremities
Jacquin’s rare Austrian flora contains fine plates by his principal artist, Franz von Scheidl. It is a typical monument of the grand Austrian botanical book era which royal patronage made possible. This work and Waldstein and Kitaibel’s flora are the only two “great flower books” devoted to Austrian flora. Blunt described it as ranking with the Flora Danica, Flora Graeca and Flora Londinensis, “the finest books dealing with wild flowers of a European country”.
LITERATURE:Dunthorne 151; Great Flower Books, p. 61; Nissen BBI 971; Stafleu TL2 3247
Condition reportBindings slightly rubbed, joints cracked, some wear to extremities
"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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