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Fugger, Marcus.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- A selection of six books from the library of Marcus Fugger, comprising:
- Paper
Albinus. Alcinoi philosphi platonici De doctrina platonis liber. Paris: Michel de Vascosan, 1533--Aristophanes. Aristofanous eutrapelwtatu kwmwdiai[Greek]. Frankfurt: Peter Braubach, 1544--Caesarius, Johannes. Dialectici. Paris: Christianus Wechelus, 1541--Isocrates. Isocratous logoi hapantes [Greek]. Isocratis orationes omnes. Frankfurt: Peter Brubach, 1540--Theon, Aelius. Qewnos sofistou progumnasmata [Greek]. Theonis sophistae primae apud rhetorem exercitationes (translated by Joachimus Camerarius). Basel: Johannes Oporinus, 1541--Thucydides. Gli otto libri di Thuycydide atheniese (translated by Francesco di Soldo Strozzi). Venice: Vincenzo Valgrisi, 1545
all 8vo, contemporary Parisian gold- and blind-tooled calf for Marcus Fugger, central panel outlined in blind with gilt foliate cornerpieces, each volume with Fugger supralibros at centre (either crowned double-headed eagle or left hand clasping a bouquet with bird), vellum manuscript spine labels, 3 volumes with author lettered on fore-edges, browning and spotting, joints rather worn, spines chipped at head and foot
all 8vo, contemporary Parisian gold- and blind-tooled calf for Marcus Fugger, central panel outlined in blind with gilt foliate cornerpieces, each volume with Fugger supralibros at centre (either crowned double-headed eagle or left hand clasping a bouquet with bird), vellum manuscript spine labels, 3 volumes with author lettered on fore-edges, browning and spotting, joints rather worn, spines chipped at head and foot
Provenance
Marcus Fugger, his signature or initials on pastedowns; Constantin Carathéodory, bookplate
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."