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Bessarion, Johannes.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Lettere, & orazioni... scritte à principi d'Italia intorno al collegarsi, et imprender guerra contro al Turco. volgarizate dal signor Filippo Pigafetta. Florence: Filippo Giunta, 1594, woodcut device on title-page, woodcut initials
Ammirato, Scipione. Orazione... al beatiss. et santiss. padre, et signor nostro Sisto Quinto. Intorno i preparamenti che hauerebbono a farsi contra la potenza del Turco. Florence: Filippo Giunta, 1594, woodcut device on title-page, woodcut initials
2 works in one volume, 4to (219 x 151mm.), old vellum, margins of first two leaves slightly chipped, some dampstaining throughout, binding slightly worn
2 works in one volume, 4to (219 x 151mm.), old vellum, margins of first two leaves slightly chipped, some dampstaining throughout, binding slightly worn
Literature
Göllner 1944, 1943; Censimento 16 CNCE 5649; 1574; cf. Atabey 104 (and footnote)
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
These two works are often found together.