Incunabula, Hortus, Garden Of Health, 3 Woodcuts, Medicinal Plants, Strasbourg, C. 1497
Item History & Price
Hallo and welcome!Thank you for visiting my site. DOMESTIC BUYERS: To save on shipping, I encourage you to avail yourself of combined shipping. If you want combined shipping, please do not pay until you want your items shipped. eBay regulations force me to send paid-for items immediately, thus ending the option of combined shipping.Tuscany Book offersA splendid example of fine illustrated medieval printing, being an leaf from a fragment of a very important popular book on health matter..., Hortus sanitatis (Garden of Health) printed at Strasbourg around 1497 by John Pruess.Bibliographical references: Goff H 488, Gesamtkatalog der Wiegendrucke, 13549.
The literal meaning of the Latin word incunabulum is "infant’s cradle" and alludes to the fact that printing at that time was in its infancy. The fact that a book was printed before 1500 is significant in that its value is much greater than if it had been printed after 1501. Condition of the Leaf: As shown, in good condition. It is on hand-made paper. Some of the leaves have an indistinct watermark. There is evidence of ageing: light soiling, edge and margin flaws, worm holes, marginalia, etc. I will mention flaws that cannot be seen on the photographs. Size of the leaf: ca. 11.25"x 7.75"(290 mm x 195 mm).
Please note: I never restore or treat my items with chemicals to enhance their appearance. Therefore, you can be confident that this item will not deteriorate beyond the natural aging process. Similar Items: For similar items, please see all of my listings. Please “click” on the blue link “View seller’s other items” at the top of the listing, under our seller name “tuscanybooks.” About Tuscany Books: I have been in this business for over thirty five years. I deal in rare books, prints and maps. All my items are original prints or manuscripts; I carry no reproductions. My Guarantee: I guarantee my items 100% in authenticity and customer satisfaction. My return policy: I offer a full money-back guarantee of the purchase price if I am notified within 14 days after the buyer receives the merchandise. I will gladly accept my merchandise back if (1) it is in the same condition as at the time sold and (2) it is mailed back to me with full insurance.
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The literal meaning of the Latin word incunabulum is "infant’s cradle" and alludes to the fact that printing at that time was in its infancy. The fact that a book was printed before 1500 is significant in that its value is much greater than if it had been printed after 1501. Condition of the Leaf: As shown, in good condition. It is on hand-made paper. Some of the leaves have an indistinct watermark. There is evidence of ageing: light soiling, edge and margin flaws, worm holes, marginalia, etc. I will mention flaws that cannot be seen on the photographs. Size of the leaf: ca. 11.25"x 7.75"(290 mm x 195 mm).
Please note: I never restore or treat my items with chemicals to enhance their appearance. Therefore, you can be confident that this item will not deteriorate beyond the natural aging process. Similar Items: For similar items, please see all of my listings. Please “click” on the blue link “View seller’s other items” at the top of the listing, under our seller name “tuscanybooks.” About Tuscany Books: I have been in this business for over thirty five years. I deal in rare books, prints and maps. All my items are original prints or manuscripts; I carry no reproductions. My Guarantee: I guarantee my items 100% in authenticity and customer satisfaction. My return policy: I offer a full money-back guarantee of the purchase price if I am notified within 14 days after the buyer receives the merchandise. I will gladly accept my merchandise back if (1) it is in the same condition as at the time sold and (2) it is mailed back to me with full insurance.
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