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an open book with a picture of a human torso and a diagram of the human body
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €300 - €400
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Medicine Sommer, Markus Catalogue of anatomical models. Featuring numerous black-and-white illustrations of anatomical, botanical and zoological specimens made of wax and papier mâché, as well as other teaching aids, and 3 colour autotype plates mounted on black passe-partouts within a gilded frame. (Sonneberg, Sommer, 1920). 108 pp. Hardback with title on cover and small sticker. A rare trade catalogue, though with no reference to the manufacturer. ‘Somso’ was founded in 1876 by the model-maker Marcus Sommer, who initially offered models made of papier-mâché. He gave them the brand name, which was composed of his surname and the place of manufacture. Around 1900, the company, in collaboration with the University of Jena, produced wax models suitable for tropical climates. Under the guidance of renowned scientists, a large number of anatomical, zoological and botanical models were created. 108 pages with numerous black-and-white illustrations of anatomical, botanical and zoological specimens made of wax and papier-mâché, and other teaching aids, 3 mounted colour-printed autotype plates pasted onto black mounts within gilt rule. Publisher’s stiff wrappers, with black-printed title on the front wrapper. (230 x 155 mm). A rare trade catalogue, but with no indication of the manufacturer. ‘Somso’, founded in 1876 by the modeller Marcus Sommer, who initially offered models made of papier-mâché. He gave them the brand name formed from his surname and the place of manufacture. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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