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Villehardouin, Geoffrey de.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- L'histoire de Geoffroy de Villehardouyn... de la conqueste de Constantinople par les barons François associez aux Venitiens, l'an 1204. Paris: Abel l'Angeleir, 1585
first edition, second issue, 4to (227 x 151mm.), woodcut device on title-page, woodcut initials and headpieces, modern vellum over boards, marginal worming to a few leaves, small marginal tears to final few leaves (repaired), small ink stain on text block, spotting to a few leaves
Provenance
Robert de Billy, bookplate
Literature
Atabey 1291; cf. Blackmer 1734
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
"Villehardouin's chronicle of the Fourth Crusade is the basic source for our knowledge of the sack of Constantinople by the French and Venetian crusader forces, and the establishment of the Latin Empire in the East." (Atabey)