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Dante Alighieri
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dante Alighieri
- Lo amoroso convivio. (Venice: Giovanni Antonio Nicolini da Sabbio and brothers, for Niccolò and Domenico dal Gesù, October 1521)
- Paper
8vo (147 x 100mm.), woodcut profile portrait of Dante on title-page, woodcut device of dal Gesù on verso of title-page, with final blank leaf, contemporary limp vellum lettered on spine, small repair to foot of title-page slightly affecting woodcut, title-leaf slightly soiled, small stain in last few leaves, lacking both pairs of ties
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 1157; IA 149.940; Mambelli 801; Sander 2329
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."
Catalogue Note
Second edition of Dante's Convivio, first printed in Florence in 1490. In the preface, Dante justifies his use of the vernacular for writing this text (for Bembo's praise of the vernacular, see lot 139).