Lot 4
  • 4

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

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."

Catalogue Note

These two works are often found together.