$1,230
Gerard, John (1545-1612) The Herball or Generall Historie of Plantes. London: Adam Islip, Joice Norton, and Richard Whitakers, 1633. Second edition, folio, engraved title (trimmed and mounted), illustrated throughout its 1,630 pages with hundreds of woodcuts; lacking final blank, contemporary boards, detached, worn, 13 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. Estimate $600-800 [para]6, [2 para]6, [3 para]6, A-B8, C-Z6, Aa-Zz6, Aaa-Zzz6, Aaaa-Zzzz6, 5A-6Z6, 7A-7V6, 7X4, 7Y-7Z6, 8A6, 8B5. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
