- 4336
Aristophanes (450-385 BC).
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Kwmwdiai ennea... Comoediae novem cum commentariis antiquis... (Florence: heirs of Filippo Giunta, February 1525)
4to (226 x 155mm.), ff. [32], 373 (i.e. 363), [1], illustration: woodcut headpieces and initials printed in red on A1 and in black elsewhere, woodcut printer's device on final verso (otherwise blank), binding: nineteenth-century green roan by Hatton of Manchester, Macclesfield arms gilt on upper cover, gilt edges, small holes on title-page from embossed stamp (not affecting text), marginal paper repair at foot of E8 and GG8, spine faded
Provenance
Guliel. Morise (?), inscription on title-page; from the library of Bernardus Medicus, inscription on flyleaf dated 1698 (i.e. Dr Charles Bernard, whose library was sold in 1711)
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 2856; Pettas p.219
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
Filippo Giunta had previously issued Aristophanes' comedies in 1515; this new edition was prepared by Antonio Francini and the Cretan Apostolis Arsenios.