February 17, 2022 10:00 EST

Books and Manuscripts

 
  Lot 66
 

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[Decorative Arts] Wathner, Joseph
Der vollstandige kenner der gisenwaaren und ihrer zeichen...

Gratz: Gedruckt mit Kienreich'schen Schriften, 1825. First edition. 4to. 97, (1), (14) (index) pp. Illustrated with five folding tables, and engraved vignette title-page and 39 engraved folding plates at rear. Original stiff paper wrappers, original printed spine label; wrappers slightly worn and soiled; label chipped.

Scarce German trade catalogue of ironware made in the foundry of Joseph Wathner. Remarkably preserved in its original wrappers, this catalogue depicts hundreds of various types of hardware including horseshoes, hammers, spades, furnaces, and other types of ironware.

From the library of bibliographer, bookseller, and arms collector, Raymond L.J. Riling (1896-1974), and with his book-plate on verso of front wrapper.

Sold for $945
Estimated at $800 - $1,200


 

Gratz: Gedruckt mit Kienreich'schen Schriften, 1825. First edition. 4to. 97, (1), (14) (index) pp. Illustrated with five folding tables, and engraved vignette title-page and 39 engraved folding plates at rear. Original stiff paper wrappers, original printed spine label; wrappers slightly worn and soiled; label chipped.

Scarce German trade catalogue of ironware made in the foundry of Joseph Wathner. Remarkably preserved in its original wrappers, this catalogue depicts hundreds of various types of hardware including horseshoes, hammers, spades, furnaces, and other types of ironware.

From the library of bibliographer, bookseller, and arms collector, Raymond L.J. Riling (1896-1974), and with his book-plate on verso of front wrapper.

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