Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) Amphibian: Turtle - Folio with woodcut - 1563

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Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) Amphibian: Turtle - Folio with woodcut.

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Superb folio from an early German edition of Conrad Gesner's Fischbuch

Woodcuts to recto of one leaf. Woodcut hand coloured.

Zurich: Christopher Froschauer, 1563.

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.

Condition: Good. Please view 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

Superb folio from an early German edition of Conrad Gesner's Fischbuch

Woodcuts to recto of one leaf. Woodcut hand coloured.

Zurich: Christopher Froschauer, 1563.

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.

Condition: Good. Please view 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
Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) Amphibian: Turtle - Folio with woodcut
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1563
Height
34.3 cm
Width
20.4 cm
United KingdomVerified
9034
Objects sold
100%
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