- 4591
Macrobius Theodosius (fl. 400 AD).
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Macrobius integer nitidus suoque decori a Ioanne Rivio restitutus. Cum indicio & amplo & veridice. (Paris): Josse Badius Ascensius and Jean Petit, (1 February 1515)
folio (283 x 193mm.), ff. [6], V-CXVII, illustration: title within architectural woodcut border, woodcut device of Petit on title-page, woodcut initials and illustrations, binding: eighteenth-century calf, gilt fillet border, spine gilt in compartments, red edges, without final blank leaf, a few small wormholes in lower margin
Literature
Moreau II, 1162; Renouard, Ascensius, Macrobius 1
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
The text for Rivius's edition was taken from the 1513 Giunta edition printed in Venice.