Conrad Gesner [Konrad Gessner] 1516-1565: Fischbuch: Jellyfish, Sea Nettle, Urchins - Folio with - 1620

06
days
09
hours
02
minutes
35
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
No reserve price
Volker Riepenhausen
Expert
Selected by Volker Riepenhausen

Specialist in travel literature and pre-1600 rare prints with 28 years experience.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
No bids placed

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 122986 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Conrad Gesner [Konrad Gessner] 1516-1565: Fischbuch: Jellyfish, Sea Nettle, Urchins – folio with woodcuts by Hans Asper, Johann Thomas and Lukas Schrön, published 1620, in fair condition, size 38.7 × 22.8 cm.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

From Gesner's LATIN EDITION of the FISCHBUCH, 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.

Please view the images carefully. Stain to top of leaf, not close to woodcuts. Two small spots where paper has thinned.

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 LATIN EDITION of the FISCHBUCH, 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.

Please view the images carefully. Stain to top of leaf, not close to woodcuts. Two small spots where paper has thinned.

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 [Konrad Gessner] 1516-1565: Fischbuch: Jellyfish, Sea Nettle, Urchins - Folio with
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1620
Height
38.7 cm
Width
22.8 cm
United KingdomVerified
9044
Objects sold
100%
protop

Similar objects

For you in

Books