2 folios, Conrad Gesner [1516-1565], 2 woodcuts, Partridge, Turtle Dove, birds - 1557

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Two folio leaves from Conrad Gesner's Vogelbuch, the first German edition (Zurich, 1557), with two woodcuts of the red-legged partridge and turtle dove, illustrated by Hans Asper, Johann Thomas and Lukas Schrön.

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2 fine folio leaves from the first German edition of Conrad Gesner's Vogelbuch. Red-Legged Partridge and Turtle Dove.

Zurich: Christopher Froschauer, 1557 (this state ca 1582).

Reference: Nissen 350.

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.

Fine 16th century folio. Later hand colour.

Good overall condition. Minor edge wear. One corner with creases. 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

2 fine folio leaves from the first German edition of Conrad Gesner's Vogelbuch. Red-Legged Partridge and Turtle Dove.

Zurich: Christopher Froschauer, 1557 (this state ca 1582).

Reference: Nissen 350.

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.

Fine 16th century folio. Later hand colour.

Good overall condition. Minor edge wear. One corner with creases. 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

Details

Number of Books
1
Book Title
2 folios, Conrad Gesner [1516-1565], 2 woodcuts, Partridge, Turtle Dove, birds
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1557
Height
34.4 cm
Width
21.7 cm
United KingdomVerified
9034
Objects sold
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