Conrad Gesner 1516-1565: Bezola Trout (Extinct), fish - folio with woodcut - 1620

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Conrad Gesner is the author of the book titled Conrad Gesner 1516-1565: Bezola Trout (Extinct), fish - folio with woodcut.

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From Gesner's FIRST EDITION of the FISCHBUCH, 1558.

Woodcut leaf.

Zurich: Christopher Froschauer, 1620.

Reference: Nissen Fischbuch 59.

Conrad Gessner was a Renaissance polymath, a physician, philosopher, encyclopaedist, bibliographer, philologist, natural historian and illustrator.

The woodcuts for the work were undertaken by Hans Asper, Johann Thomas, and Lukas Schrön. Later hand colour. Uncoloured woodcut to verso.

"Bezola trout" likely refers to the extinct whitefish species Coregonus bezo or Bejola brook trout.

Some age toning/offsetting and marginal age spotting. Please view the images carefully.

Seller's Story

Having studied at Oxford University in the early 1980s I was lucky enough to learn about the rare book and print trade by scuttling around the markets and auction houses of London at a time when it was still quite possible to discover "that find". Similarly I was able to hone my specialist interests in illustrated Natural History, Mythology and Science, something that I hope is still reflected in the items I offer. The aim is to offer the rare, interesting, unusual, beautiful and strange, from Master Engravings to Exquisite Folios. So at the very least we hope your visit to the site to be a rewarding and enlightening experience! Daniel Good Rare Books

From Gesner's FIRST EDITION of the FISCHBUCH, 1558.

Woodcut leaf.

Zurich: Christopher Froschauer, 1620.

Reference: Nissen Fischbuch 59.

Conrad Gessner was a Renaissance polymath, a physician, philosopher, encyclopaedist, bibliographer, philologist, natural historian and illustrator.

The woodcuts for the work were undertaken by Hans Asper, Johann Thomas, and Lukas Schrön. Later hand colour. Uncoloured woodcut to verso.

"Bezola trout" likely refers to the extinct whitefish species Coregonus bezo or Bejola brook trout.

Some age toning/offsetting and marginal age spotting. Please view the images carefully.

Seller's Story

Having studied at Oxford University in the early 1980s I was lucky enough to learn about the rare book and print trade by scuttling around the markets and auction houses of London at a time when it was still quite possible to discover "that find". Similarly I was able to hone my specialist interests in illustrated Natural History, Mythology and Science, something that I hope is still reflected in the items I offer. The aim is to offer the rare, interesting, unusual, beautiful and strange, from Master Engravings to Exquisite Folios. So at the very least we hope your visit to the site to be a rewarding and enlightening experience! Daniel Good Rare Books

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Number of Books
1
Book Title
Conrad Gesner 1516-1565: Bezola Trout (Extinct), fish - folio with woodcut
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1620
Height
37.5 cm
Width
23.3 cm
United KingdomVerified
9033
Objects sold
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