John, JonstonNaeukeurige Beschryving van de Natuur... Lot 648

John, JonstonNaeukeurige Beschryving van de Natuur des Vier-voetige Dieren, Vissen en Bloedlooze Water-Dieren, Vogelen, Kronkel-Dieren, Slangen en Draken. 6 parts in 1 vol. With 250 copper plates and 3 engraved allegorical title pages. Amsterdam, J. J. Schipper, 1660. 5 vols, 194 p., 3 vols, 179 p., 56 p., 181 p., 1 leaf, 3 vols, 152 p., 39 p. Fol. Blind embossed pgt. d. Zt. with RTitel u. fragment. R-plate, 2 cotton clasps (these defective, V-joint cracked, spine cover detached (but binding tight), bumped and stained). Zoologie John, Jonston Naeukeurige Beschryving van de Natuur des Vier-voetige Dieren, Vissen en Bloedlooze Water-Dieren, Vogelen, Kronkel-Dieren, Slangen en Draken. 6 parts in 1 vol. With 250 copper plates and 3 engraved allegorical title pages. Amsterdam, J. J. Schipper, 1660. 5 vols, 194 p., 3 vols, 179 p., 56 p., 181 p., 1 leaf, 3 vols, 152 p., 39 p. Fol. Blind embossed pgt. d. Zt. with RTitel u. fragment. R-plate, 2 cotton clasps (these defective, V-joint cracked, spine cover detached (but binding tight), bumped and stained). Nissen ZBI, 2136 (with faulty collation of the plates). - Cf. Nissen IVB, 461 (for the Latin edition). - Zimmer 341 - First Dutch edition. - Important work of natural history, the plates show quadrupeds, fish, crustaceans, birds, insects as well as snakes and dragons. - The endpapers renewed, title page renewed using the original engraved title. Title page renewed, 1 leaf with erased ownership note, some leaves detached from binding, lower inner edge with moisture stain (mostly very inconspicuous). Only slightly browned. Overall a very well-preserved and clean copy, the plates with pronounced ridge effect and strong contrast. Zoology - 6 parts in 1 vol. With 250 cooper plates a. 3 engraved allegorical title pages. Cont. vellum binding with title a. label on spine, 2 closing ribbons (these defective, front joint burst, spine cover loosened (binding however firm), bumped and soiled). - First Dutch edition. - Important work on natural history, the plates show quadrupeds, fish, crustaceans, birds, insects as well as snakes and dragons. - The endpapers renewed, title-page renewed with use of the original engraved title, 1 leaf with erased ownership-note, a few pages loosened from the binding, lower inner edge with moisture stain (mostly very inconspicuous). Only a little browned. Overall very well preserved and clean copy, the filigree plates with pronounced burr effect. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.