- 4441
Doni, Antonio Francesco.
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Les Mondes celestes, terrestres et infernaux... Tirez des oeuvres de Doni Florentin, par Gabriel Chappuis. Lyon: Barthélémy Honorat, 1583
8vo (172 x 110mm.), [24], 735, [1], 122, 21, [1]pp., illustration: woodcut device on title-page, woodcut emblems in text, woodcut initials and head-pieces, binding:contemporary vellum, title lettered on spine, several early manuscript notes in margins and list of contents in French on flyleaf, slight worming in some lower margins, a few light damp-stains, binding lightly soiled
Provenance
"Thomas Cheveg[]", contemporary signature on title-page
Literature
Adams, Rawles & Saunders, A bibliography of French emblem books of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, F.224; Caillet i, p.483
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
Third edition of Chappuis's French translation.