Lot 259 Das Tierbuch des Petrus …

Das Tierbuch des Petrus Candidus. Faksimile des Codex Urbinas latinus 276 aus der Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. 2 Bde. (Faksimile und Kommentar). Mit zahlreichen farbigen Miniaturen. Zürich, Belser, 1984. 4°. Goldgepr. rotes Ldr. und Lwd. mit goldgepr. RTitel.

Buchwesen - Faksimileausgaben – Eins von 2400 arabisch nummerierten Exemplaren (GA 2460). - Ursprünglich wurde das Werk um 1460 in Italien für Lodovico Gonzaga geschaffen. Im Jahre 1515 wurde es mit prächtigen, farbigen und goldgeschmückten Illustrationen ausgestattet. Das Tierbuch von Candidus zählt zu den schönsten und zugleich wichtigsten naturwissenschaftlichen Buchillustrationen des 15. Jahrhunderts. Enthalten sind Abbildungen von 450 teils exotischen Tierarten wie Nashörnern, Raubkatzen, aber auch Fabelwesen wie Phönixe und Einhörner werden dargestellt. - Sehr gutes, nahezu verlagsfrisches Exemplar.

Books on Books - Facsimile Editions – Facsimile of the Codex urbinas latinus 276 from the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. 2 vols. (Facsimile and commentary). With numerous color miniatures. Gilt-embossed red orig. leather and canvas with gilt spine title. - One of 2400 Arabic numbered copies (total ed. 2460). - Originally the work was created around 1460 in Italy for Lodovico Gonzaga. In 1515 it was enriched with magnificent, colorful and gold embellished illustrations. The animal book of Candidus is one of the most beautiful and at the same time most important natural science book illustrations of the 15th century. Included are illustrations of 450 partly exotic animal species such as rhinos, felines but also mythical creatures such as phoenixes and unicorns are depicted. - Near mint copy.

Startprice: 200 €
Estimate: 300 €

Premium and taxation
This piece is subject to differential taxation. There is a 29,5% buyer's premium on the hammer price. The value added tax is included but not displayable according to §25a UstG.

Shipping
A pickup of this work is possible in our premises at Potsdamer Str. 16, 14163 Berlin by appointment. If you wish a shipment of the work, please contact us for a consultation and shipping calculation. Framed tickets are shipped exclusively by a shipping company due to the risk of breakage. Postal shipping is only carried out at the express request and risk of the buyer.

Terms and Conditions
You can view our terms and conditions here

Droit de Suite
On the sales proceeds of all original works of fine art and photography, whose authors have not yet died 70 years before the end of the sale, an additional 2% (subject to change) of the hammer prices from 400€ will be charged pro rata for the VG Bild-Kunst, which represents the copyrights of visual artists according to § 26 UrhG.