Lot 90 · Valuable Books and Manuscripts
De piscibus libri V et de cetis lib unus . Bologna: Baptista Bellagamba, 1613 [colophon dated 1612].
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- Estimate
- £4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $5,433–$8,149
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Valuable Books and Manuscripts, London · 9 July 2025
- Dimensions
- 361 x 240mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3147329
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Ulisse. Aldrovandi, De piscibus libri V et de cetis lib unus . Bologna: Baptista Bellagamba, 1613 [colophon dated 1612]. Christie's, 9 Jul 2025, lot 90. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3147329.
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Ulisse. Aldrovandi, De piscibus libri V et de cetis lib unus . Bologna: Baptista Bellagamba, 1613 [colophon dated 1612]. Christie's, 9 Jul 2025, lot 90. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3147329.
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