Described By:Sam CNX 1578 7984
Title:1777 German Leipzig Leather Bound Book Christian Gottlieb Hertel Herteln Kunsten und Wissenschaften Arts and Sciences with Fauna and Family Crest Illustrations
Description:Absolutely amazing 1777 leather-bound “Kunsten und Wissenschaften” (Arts and Sciences) book by Christian Gottlieb Hertel, whose name is spelled Herteln on the first page. Featuring stunning illustrations of exotic fauna, such as leopards and rhinoceros, as well as a plethora of family crests in the pages after the conclusion of the books’ main text. This book is in superb condition; for its age we have rarely seen such a piece retain this type of quality. We sell this incredible piece at no reserve.
Author Name:Christian Gottlieb Herteln [sic] Hertel
Publisher (include City):Leipzig
Date of Publication:1777
Size of Book:7.05 x 4.5 x 2 inches
Number of Pages:457 numbered pages, plus preamble and postscript pages with Family Crest illustrations. Total: approximately 490.
Condition of Cover and Pages, any Discoloration Of Binding and/or Spine:Excellent. Leather is still very malleable, bindings are intact and in fantastic shape especially given age. Minor wear to leather as expected with age and usage, but for its age significantly less than one would expect.
Estimated weight of piece:1.13 lbs.
Estimated weight of package:3 lbs.
Estimated size of package:12 x 10 x 6
Additional Info: If the winning bidder would like to arrange to pick up their item at our store, please notify us by email and we will make the appropriate shipping adjustments.
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