- 78
Guilandino, Melchiore.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Papyrus, hoc est commentarius in tria C. Plinii maioris de papyro capita. Accessit Hieronymi Mercurialis repugnantia, qua pro Galeno strenue pugnatur. Item... assertio sententiae in Galenum a se pronunciatae. Venice: [Cristoforo Zanetti for] Marcantonio Olmo, 1572
4to (197 x 145mm.), woodcut initials, contemporary vellum, spine with later paper covering, vellum manuscript fragments in binding, binding slightly soiled
Provenance
Benedictine monastery of Marsal, inscription on title-page stating it was presented by Gentil, a priest, in 1713; G. Cuvier, stamp on title-page; Museum d'histoire naturelle, stamp on title-page; Charles Thoreau, bookplate
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 22406; Wellcome 2998; Rhodes, Silent Printers G27
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
first edition of Guilandino's commentary on Pliny's account of papyrus and paper making in Egypt.