Auction #119
The last auction for 2024 features a collection of scarce Botanical Books. These include a finely bound copy of Dillenius (Johann Jakob), HORTUS ELTHAMENSIS SEU PLANTARUM RARIORUM QUAS IN HORTO SUO ELTHAMI IN CANTIO COLIUT.... London, 1732, First Edition. It has been described as "the most important book to be published in England during the eighteenth century on plant growing in a private garden" (Henrey, B., British Botanical and Horticultural Literature before 1800, Volume II. page 265). Starting at a reserve price of $3500.
Also, Tournefort (Joseph Pitton de), INSTITUTIONES REI HERBARIAE, Editio Altera, Gallica Longe Auctior. Quingentis circiter Tabulis aneis adornata, Paris, 1700, First Edition. Tournefort's significant contribution to eighteenth century botany (and to that of today) was his classification of all plants into genera.
Books by other notable botanists also feature, including Jacob Breyne and Hermann Boerhaave.
There are two works by renowned South African artist William Kentridge. These include: KABOOM! Print With Vinyl! The Artists Edition Signed Vinyl Sleeve, including the heavyweight vinyl with three tracks (2019) as well as a 2nd HAND READING (2014) - a flip book in which the book translates into a filming of books.
Collectable big game hunting, travel & exploration, mining and military titles also available.
Thu, Nov 14th 4:30 GMT
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