FRAMED INK & WATERCOLOR FRAKTUR BIRTHFRAMED INK & WATERCOLOR FRAKTUR BIRTH & BAPTISM REca. 1833 record date; attributed to "Mahantongo Valley Artist", on laid rag paper, hand drawn and written following forms of printed taufscheins using bold watercolors including blue, yellow, red and green, the figures of embellishment include off-setting angels, two scenes of dove atop Noah's ark, seated children on colorful pillow, baptism scene and angels in upper wreath; record for Henrich Kurstling, son of Friederich and Catharina (Schäfer) Kurstling born Feb 17, 1833 in Mahanoy Twp., Northumberland Co, baptized April 28, 1833 by Nicolaus Hemping and framed in a vintage molded frame, 15 1/2"x 18 1/2" framed; [Note: a secondary Schäfer family record of the exact form is in the collection at Philadelphia Free Library]; [Provenance: ex- Maria Pukownik Fine Arts]; Condition: some restoration along upper edge, vertical roll
FRAMED "BIRDS & CROWN" MOTIF FRAKTURca.FRAMED "BIRDS & CROWN" MOTIF FRAKTURca. 1813 record date; Heidelberg Twp., PA record on screen laid rag paper, work attributed to/inspired by Johann Heinrich Otto, the upper floral/garden path across top of record with two noted small vignette windows on either side of man with raised hand and other colorful bird, below record is birds on stems and large central crown that has extensive similarity to crowns drawn by Johann Otto; record for Nicolaus Noll, son of Nicolaus and Catarina (Ditzler) Noll, born April 15, 1813 in Heidelberg, Dauphin (now Lebanon) Co., PA, baptized June 3 by Helb, framed in a nice black painted modern frame, 24"x 20 3/4" framed; [Provenance: ex- Russell & Corrine Earnest Collection]; Condition: professionally framed and restored, noted repair to central fold separation
ANTIQUE VIOLIN BEARING GAGLIANO LABELANTIQUE VIOLIN BEARING GAGLIANO LABEL WITH BOW Violin measures 12.5" body 23.25" overall. Nicely figured curly maple reverse. Bears 2 labels on interior "M. Nebel & Bro.. / Manufacturers of/ Violins/ Bows & Strings/ 1535 Third Ave./ Near 86th St. N.Y./ First Class Repairing". Antique label "Nicolaus Gagliano filius/ Alexandei (?) Fecit 1787". Together with Bernhard Voigt labeled bow, bow in need of restringing. In a as found hard case. From a Rockland County, NY estate. Condition: Estate fresh, as found.
9 EARLY PRINTED LEAVES (INC. JENSON,9 EARLY PRINTED LEAVES (INC. JENSON, CAXTON)A good assortment of 9 early incunabula leaves, contained in a cardboard box measuring 20 1/2" x 13" x 1". The leaves include:
1. Nicolaus Jenson , Venice, Biblia Latina (a Latin Bible leaf from " Acts" ) , 1479. Measures 12 3/4" x 8 3/4".
2. Adolf Rusch (the R-printer), Strassborg, Rachabeozum , circa 1479. Measures 16 1/2" x 11 3/4".
3. Octavianus Scotus (Ottaviano Scoto), Venice, Flavio Biondo's Historiarum ab Inclinatione Romanurum Imperii Decades , circa 1483. Measures 11 1/2" x 8 1/4".
4. Wynkyn de Worde for William Caxton , Westminster, Jacobus de Voragine's Golden Legend ("The Life of Saint Germain"), circa 1493. Measures 9 7/8" x 7 1/4".
5. Jacques Sacon for Koberger, Lyon, Biblia Latina (a Latin Bible leaf from "Psalms"), circa 1513.
6. Jean Barbier for Regnault and Petit, Paris, Flavius Josephus's Praeclara Opera , circa 1514. Measures 10 1/2" x 8".
7-9. Christopher Plantin , Antwerp, three leaves from a Roman missal, circa 1570. Each leaf measures 7 3/4" x 5 5/8".
Condition
Jenson : VG, slight staining and browning. / Rusch : Fair, top corner taped, scattered holes. / Scotus : Good, some wrinkling and rippling. / De Worde for Caxton : VG, two minor stains at the edge of one margin. / Sacon : Good, browning edges, remnant tape hinge to corner. / Barbier : VG, slight browning at extreme edges. / Plantin : Good, minor browning, slightly nicked edges.
1470S INCUNABLE LEAF FROM PLUTARCH'S1470S INCUNABLE LEAF FROM PLUTARCH'S LIVES (RUSCH)A leaf from Plutarch's Parallel Lives , printed by Adolf Rusch ("the R-Printer"), Strasbourg, circa 1470s. The contents of the leaf include a dedication to Cardinal Francesco Piccolomini and a table of contents. Illustrated with floral designs. Antiqua type. Sight approx. 14" x 9". The glazed frame measures 22 1/2" x 17 1/2".
Rusch's was the second printed edition of Plutarch's Parallel Lives , after only Ulrich Han (Rome) in 1470, and preceding Nicolaus Jenson in 1478. In 2021, Christie's London sold a copy of the complete intact Rusch volume for $100,000.
Condition
Vertical and horizontal crease to the leaf, and a little bit of wrinkling from handling. Faint stains to the top and right. Not removed from the frame.
A RENAISSANCE MAP, "PTOLEMY MAP OF THEA RENAISSANCE MAP, "PTOLEMY MAP OF THE WORLD (DIE WELTK...A RENAISSANCE MAP, "Ptolemy Map of the World (Die Weltkarte des Ptolema?us)," ULM AND ARMSHEIM, 1482, hand colored woodblock print on paper, "Insculptum est per Johanne Schnitzer de Armsheim," pages from Leinhart Holle's atlas published in Ulm, the wood block cut by Johannes Schnitzer of Armsheim. 16" x 22" Note: The first map signed by Johannes Schnitzer. Note also the novel presence of Greenland and Scandinavia (Campbell). This is the first Ptolemaic mode of cartographic rendering to give an example of, what was then, an entire world view. Also note that the distance between Ulm and Armsheim is approximately fifty walking hours, which is just a two night's camp and walk to collaborate between the publisher and woodblock engraver."This Ptolemy has always been sought by bibliophiles because of the bold decorative quality of the maps, the handsome typography and fine woodcut borders and initials" (The World Encompassed). Geographically, the Ulm Ptolemy, "ventures to represent some features which update the Ptolemaic world picture and which were very probably based on a manuscript of Donnus Nicolaus Germanus of the 1470s" (Shirley). He writes further, "The first woodcut version of a Ptolemaic, based on a manuscript of Donnus Nicolaus Germanus of the 1470's. This is also the first printed map to be signed by the artist. The vibrant rich blue used to color the seas and oceans. Mountains are colored in brown, islands in green, red and yellow, the wind heads yellow and red on a light blue ground, tropics and equator in red, surrounded by a yellow borders. The woodcut is signed by Johannes Schnitzer of Armsheim who is also known for his woodcut book Buch der Weisheit der alten Weisen, 1483...The bold Germanic style and the gothic lettering have a distinctive decorative appeal, especially when combined with rich colouring.""The map shows Scandinavia and Greenland for the first time in a Ptolemaic world map." (Campbell) Resources: The Earliest Printed Maps D43; Nebenzahl Atlas of Columbus and The Great Discoveries 1; Shirley, 10; The World Encompassed 37. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
Condition:
Some losses, a noticeable (from reverse) repair to the lower middle seem. Overall fantastic (contemporary) hand color, truly an exquisite example, trimmed, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
THREE FRAMED MINIATURE PORTRAITS, WITHTHREE FRAMED MINIATURE PORTRAITS, WITH PRINT(British and European, 19th century)
Gentleman with Blue Eyes, circa signed middle left "Marl.", watercolor on ivory, 2-1/2 x 2-1/4 in., original wood frame, 4-5/8 x 4-5/8 in,; Profile of a Gentleman in Red, signed left edge "Gbau Nicolaus", watercolor on ivory, 1-7/8 x 1-1/2 in.,; oval frame, 2-3/4 x 2-1/2 in.; Woman, label for retailer Otto Zinke, watercolor on ivory, 2-1/2 x 2 in, original papier mache or lacquered frame, 4-1/2 x 3-7/8 in.; with a cut out postcard print of a lady, period frame, 6-1/2 x 6 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Arkansas
Condition:
"Blue Eyes" with some moisture damage under glass, "Gentleman in Red" with abrasions at edges, other not removed from frame; frames with wear
NICOLAUS AMATUS VIOLINNicolaus AmatusNICOLAUS AMATUS VIOLINNicolaus Amatus Violin with label "Nicolaus Amatus Fecit in Cremona 1617", along with a bow in hard case, as is, Provenance: Estate of Donald K. Huber
Condition:
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21 BAROQUE ENGRAVINGS OF ARMOR (CUSTODIS-FONTANA)David21 BAROQUE ENGRAVINGS OF ARMOR (CUSTODIS-FONTANA)David Custodis (German, active early 17th century) after Giovanni Battista Fontana (Italian, 1524-1587), ca. early 17th century CE. Twenty one early Baroque engravings, broadsheets recognized as "the finest ancient illustrations of armor in existence" by David Custodis (active in the early 1600s), the son of Dominicus Custos (1560-1612) who was an engraver from Augsburg, Germany. These depictions first appeared in Jacob Schrenck von Notzing (1539-1614) Der Aller Durchleuchtigsten und Grossmachtigen Kayser... Koningen und Ertzhertzogen. Furststen warhafftige Bildnussen. und kurtze Beschreibungen Translated from Latin by Johann Engelbert Noyse von Campenhouten. Innsbruck: Daniel Baur, [1603]. Size: each image measures approximately 16.75" L x 11.25" W (42.5 cm x 28.6 cm); sheets measure ~ 18.5" L x 12.5" W (47 x 31.8 cm)
Each engraving features a full-length portrait of an emperor, king, noble, or general depicted in full armor, standing within an arched alcove that is framed by ornamental columns with iconography that specifically applies to the nobleman represented. At the bottom center, each cartouche is inscribed with the subject's name written in ink. On the verso is a full-page narration of the subject represented in Latin. This text is framed within an elaborate design surrounded by a woodcut border showing trophies of war.
The subjects depicted in this collection include Carolus Borbonius (plate 22), Philippus Landtgravius Hafsia (plate 25), Gulielmus Julia, Clivia, & Montium Dux (plate 26), Annas Momorancius (plate 28), Robertus Sanfeverinus (plate 32), Maximilianus Archidux Austria (plate 47), Nicolaus Radzivil (plate 49), Camillus Urfinus (plate 58), Aliprandus Madrutius Baro Brentoni e Avi (plate 60), Johannes Ranzovius (plate 66), Augustus Barbadicus Venetus (plate 67), Jacobus Superantius Venetus (plate 69), Cornelius Bentivolius (plate 70), Alcanius Corneus (plate 71), Lazarus Schuendius Baro a HohenLandsperg (plate 74), Johannes Ferenberger ab Avv. (plate 76), Johannes Zamoiski Magnus Cancellarius Polonia (plate 77), Henricus Ranzovius (plate 78), Fernandus Comes Nogarolius (plate 81), Udalricus Tertius Wirtenberga Dux, and Fridericus III Feltrius Urbini Dux.
David Custodis (active in early 1600s) was the son of Dominicus Custos (1560-1612). His father was the son of Pieter Balten as well as an engraver and draftsman from Antwerp who settled in Augsburg and became the second husband of Bartholomeus Killian's widow (1548-1588). Among Custos' claims to fame, he worked for the Emperor Rudolphe II in Prague. Hence, Custodis' familial roots go back to the Antwerp School where Mannerism blossomed.
Giovanni Battista Fontana was an Italian artist, a painter as well as an engraver, who studied masters such as Veronese and Titian. Born near Verona, he settled in Innsbruck in 1573. Court painter to Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria, he created many frescoes for Hofkirche the Spheristerion (1573) and the Slberne Kapelle (1576), and a castle chamber (1578). In addition, he created the ceiling fresco with a theme of allegories for the zodiac, elements, and planets for the dining hall of Schloss Ambras.
A complete 1st edition of this manuscript sold at Christie's, New York for $10,000 (June 19, 2013, lot 693). According to the Christie's cataloguer, these impressive engraved plates depict "a remarkable collection of armor, belonging to military leaders, collected by the Archduke Ferdinand of Tyrol at Castle Ambrass near Innsbruck. The collection was transferred to Vienna in 1796 and placed in the Belvedere in 1806. Today the collection is part of the Museum of Art History in Vienna, which exhibits parts of the collection again at Castle Ambrass."
Provenance: Ex-private Dr. Joseph & Edith Chess collection, Larchmont, NY
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Condition:
Expected age wear with normal toning, stains, tears, a few inactive worm holes, losses to peripheries etc. Some pages have faded more than others. Still imagery and text are vivid. Overall very good.
GREEK ICON, OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELPGREEK ICON, OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP 19th c., a copy of the famous 15th c. Byzantine icon, oil on panel, dated May 30, 1888 on label verso, numbered 1225 and possibly signed by Rector Major Nicolaus Mauron and possibly blessed by Pope Pius XIII, 11"h x 8.5"w (panel, 16.5"h x 14.25"w (frame)
A German Parcel Ebonized Parquetry CaseA German Parcel Ebonized Parquetry Case Clock
Nicolaus Rost, Fürth, Early 19th Century
the movement with a moon phase and other dials.
Height 93 x width 20 x depth 11 inches.
BIEDERMEIER PARCEL-EBONIZED FRUITWOODBIEDERMEIER PARCEL-EBONIZED FRUITWOOD CLOCK, BY JOHAN NICOLAUS MITERRER PRAG, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 21 3/4 X 10 3/4 X 5 1/2 IN. (55.2 X 27.3 X 14 CM.)BIEDERMEIER PARCEL-EBONIZED FRUITWOOD CLOCK, BY JOHAN NICOLAUS MITERRER PRAG, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, the arched etched brass dial inset with a portrait in a hinged rectangular glazed case surmounted by a finial on turned feet Dimensions: 21 3/4 x 10 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (55.2 x 27.3 x 14 cm.)
NICOLAUS QUAST FRAKTUR BIRTH CERTIFICATENicolausNICOLAUS QUAST FRAKTUR BIRTH CERTIFICATENicolaus Quast (Southeastern Pennsylvania early 19th c.) , Northumberland County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Magdalena Miller, b. 1801, 14" x 10". Provenance: The Estate of Fred Eyster, York, Pennsylvania.
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Condition:
Small losses to edges. Light staining.
FRIEDERICH KUSTER FRAKTUR BIRTH CERTIFICATEFriederichFRIEDERICH KUSTER FRAKTUR BIRTH CERTIFICATEFriederich Kuster (Pennsylvania, early 19th c.) , Northumberland County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Nicolaus Lenker, b. 1814, 8 1/4" x 12 3/4". Provenance: The Collection of Max and Polly DeHart, Milton, Pennsylvania.
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Condition:
Staining and several losses.
(4) OLD MASTER ENGRAVINGS, 15TH/16TH(4) OLD MASTER ENGRAVINGS, 15TH/16TH C. Includes: Wenzel Von Olmutz (German, late 15th c.), "Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian", 3.75"h x 5.25"w (sheet); Nicolaus Visscher (Dutch, 1618-1679), "Junius", 6.5"h x 8.75"w (sheet); and two by Moyses van Uyttenbroeck (Dutch, c. 1590-1648), "Woman Surprised at her bath by a shepherd", 5.75"h x 5.5"w (sheet) and "Mercury Lulls Argus to Sleep", 5.75"h x 7.75"w (sheet), 14.25"h x 19.25"w (mats)
EUSTACE PAUL ZIEGLER (1881-1969), “ESKIMOEUSTACE PAUL ZIEGLER (1881-1969), “ESKIMO ENCAMPMENT IN FRONT OF DENALI (MT. MCKINLEY)," OIL ON CANVAS LAID TO CANVAS, 9.25" H X 12.25" WEustace Paul Ziegler, (1881-1969) "Eskimo Encampment in Front of Denali (Mt. McKinley)", Oil on canvas laid to canvas Signed lower right: Ziegler; titled by repute on the collector's label affixed to the frame's backboard Oil on canvas laid to canvas Dimensions: 9.25" H x 12.25" W Provenance: Edward A. Nicolaus III, San Francisco, CA
AFTER RAPHAEL SADELER THE ELDER (FLEMISHAFTER RAPHAEL SADELER THE ELDER (FLEMISH 1561–1632), AFTER A DRAWING BY NICOLAUS DE HOEY (FRENCH 1597-1621), LATER EDITION ENGRAVING, FRAME: 17 1/2 X 15 1/2 IN. (44.5 X 39.4 CM.)After Raphael Sadeler the Elder (Flemish 1561–1632), After a Drawing by Nicolaus de Hoey (French 1597-1621), Later Edition Engraving,, Dimensions: Frame: 17 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (44.5 x 39.4 cm.)
NICOLAUS WILHELM JUNGMANN (DUTCH 1872-1935)
PORTRAITNICOLAUS WILHELM JUNGMANN (DUTCH 1872-1935)
PORTRAIT OF AN OLD LADY IN A BONNET Signed with monogram (lower right), ink and watercolour21cm x 17.1cm (8.25in x 6.75in)Provenance: With Abbot & Holder, London, May 1976.
F&R ENDERS AFT. NICOLAUS GAGLIANO 4/4F&R ENDERS AFT. NICOLAUS GAGLIANO 4/4 VIOLIN Germany,Early 20th CenturySpruce face with ebonized finger board and chin rest, the back is comprised of a single piece of tiger maple. Case approx. 9 3/4" t x 29 3/4" w x 5" d
GROUP OF FIVE UNFRAMED ENGRAVINGS, VANGROUP OF FIVE UNFRAMED ENGRAVINGS, VAN DYCK Group of five unframed Old Master portraits, circa 1700, engravings/etchings on paper. comprising: four after Anthony van Dyck (Belgian 1599-1641) Theodore van Loon, engraved by Paulus Pontius (Belgian 16030-1658), 1630-1645, Andreas Colyns de Nole, engraved by Pieter de Jode (Flemish 1606-1670-74), published by Maarten van den Enden (Flemish 1605-1673), 1635-1645, Nicolaus Claudius Fabricius engraved by Lucas Vorsterman the Elder (Netherlandish 1595-1675), mid-17th century, Jan van den Wouwer, etching by Lucas Vorsterman the Elder (Netherlandish 1595-1675), engraved by Paulus Pontius (Belgian b16030-1658), 1645 and "Antoine vanDick", engraved by Albertus Clouwet (Belgian 1636-1679), Approx. Jan van den Wouwer h. 10.25", w. 7".
Nicholas Rodriguez Juarez painting (Mexican,Nicholas Rodriguez Juarez painting (Mexican, 1667-1734), the Holy Family, signed lower right "Nicolaus Rodriguez Xuarez", oil on canvas, unframed, 43-1/8 x 34 in. Lifted from liner with resulting buckled areas or blisters, retouch top center and some in Mary's face, flaking, craquelure. Property of the Hickory Museum of Art, Hickory, North Carolina (acquired in 1954).
NICOLAUS KONI (1911-2000): HEAD OF GIRLNICOLAUS KONI (1911-2000): HEAD OF GIRL WITH BRAIDS Bronze with verdigris patina incised signature and dated 1951 black laminate stand; 10 5/8 in. 16 1/2 in. with stand.
NICOLAUS KONI (1911-2000): HEAD OF ANICOLAUS KONI (1911-2000): HEAD OF A BOY Bronze with verdigris patina incised signature and dated 1951 black laminate stand; 10 1/2 in. 15 5/8 in. with stand.
1592 ORTELIUS THEATRUM FRENCH MAP: From1592 ORTELIUS THEATRUM FRENCH MAP: From the 1592 printing page 25 double map one depicting Calais and Boulogne by Nicolaus Nicolai Delphinate dated 1558 the other depicting Vermandois and its borders by Johannnes Surhonius. Both maps on one plate hand colored. From an edition size of 525 copies. Sight size 14 1/2'' x 20 1/4'' framed with glass on both sides so one can read the text 20 1/2'' x 26 1/4''.CONDITION: Note cracks in glass verso toning to page not examined out of frame.
LANDSCAPE BY MARTIN NICOLAUS (GERMANLANDSCAPE BY MARTIN NICOLAUS (GERMAN 1870-1945). Oil on canvas signed lower left. Rocky outlook over rolling green valley and hills. 22''h. 26 3/4''w. in a frame 26 3/4''h. 31 1/4''w.
* (MAP) HOMANN JOHANN Europa Christiani* (MAP) HOMANN JOHANN Europa Christiani orbis domina in sua Imperia Regna. Nuremberg [c. 1720] Engraved map with hand-coloring. Framed and matted. [Together with:] Novissia et Accuratissima XVII Provinciarum Germaniae Inferioris Tabula. By Nicolaus Visscher. Paris [c. 1680]. Framed and matted. Size of largest 25 x 28 inches.
Nicolaus Koni (Austrian/American, 1911),Nicolaus Koni (Austrian/American, 1911), bronze female bust of Marian Anderson; signed and dated 1963 and also inscribed 'Bedi-Makky Foundry'. 14 3/4"H. Please refer to the additional images to view Koni's studio and the sculpture of the Marian Anderson bust. *Marian Anderson (1897-1993) American contralto, perhaps best remembered for her performance on Easter Sunday, 1939 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Wikipedia.com)
Nicolaus Baur (Bauer) (German 1816-1879)Nicolaus Baur (Bauer) (German 1816-1879) Racing Amazons (Jagende Amazonen). Oil on cradled wood panel signed in red to the left of center along the lower edge framed in a massive gilt frame overall 37" x 47-1/2". Interesting narrative with women and dogs hunting a stag; to the left of the composition one of the dogs has brought two male figures to earth. They appear to be satyrs who are often described as accompanying the hunters in myths.
* (MAP) VISSCHER NICOLAUS A group of* (MAP) VISSCHER NICOLAUS A group of two hand-colored engraved maps [Amsterdam c. 1678] Magnae Britanniae Tabula with engraved cartouche featuring Hercules slaying cerebus to the right and an armorial to the left; Comitatus Zelandiae novissima delineatio with engraved cartouche of Triton. Both framed and matted. 19 x 22 inches each.
* (MAP) VISSCHER NICOLAUS A group of* (MAP) VISSCHER NICOLAUS A group of two hand-colored engraved maps [Amsterdam circa 1678] Hollandiae par Meridionalior Zuyd Holland and Belgium Foederatum emendate auctum et novissime editum. 18 1/4 x 22 inches each.
* (MAP) VISSCHER NICOLAUS Tabula nova* (MAP) VISSCHER NICOLAUS Tabula nova Provinciae Ultrajectinae [Amsterdam c. 1690] Hand-colored engraved map showing the areas between Amsterdam Gouda Arnheim and Zutphen including Utrecht and Amersfoot with many towns and natural landmarks large engraved cartouche with coat of arms. Framed and matted. 19 x 34 inches.
16th Century Woodcut Portrait Book German,16th Century Woodcut Portrait Book German, probably by or after Christoph Murer (Swiss, 1558-1614), untitled book of 100 woodblock portraits of German protestant reformers and other historical figures including Martin Luther, Nicolaus Copernicus, Johannes Calvin, and Leonhard Fuchs, many matching or similar to the plates in Nicolaus Reusner's Icones sive Imagines Virorum Literis Illustrium, illustrated by Christoph Murer and Tobias Stimmer, Strasbourg, 1587, most portraits with name, dates, discipline, and other notes handwritten in Latin in brown ink, some possibly mislabeled (one corrected in pencil), several unlabeled, hand paginated, on laid paper, 55 pages total, bound in vellum, 4 x 3-1/8 in. (plate), 6-3/8 x 8-3/8 in. (book); detailed listing available,
(SURGERY) HEISTER LORENZ Chirurgie in(SURGERY) HEISTER LORENZ Chirurgie in welcher alles was zur Wundartzney gehoeret. Nuremberg: Johann Adam Stein and Gabriel Nicolaus Raspe 1747. 4to full calf engraved frontispiece portrait. With 38 folding engraved plates of surgical instruments. ''Heister was the founder of scientific surgery in Germany. His book ... was the most popular surgical text of the eighteenth-century.'' (Garrison-Morton 5576 1718 original edition) Light rubbing to boards; a few plates frayed along the fore edge; manuscript ex-libris to title page.