Lot 4689
  • 4689

Priscianus.

Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

  • Libri omnes. De octo partibus orationis, XIV deque earundem constructione II. De duodecim primis Aeneidos librorum carminibus. De accentibus [etc.]. (Venice): Aldus, (May 1527)
4to (199 x 123mm.), ff. 13, [1], 299, [3], italic text, illustration: woodcut printer's device on title-page and final verso, binding: English eighteenth-century red morocco Harleian-style binding, central gilt lozenge-shaped ornament, triple gilt fillet border with corner fleurons, spine gilt in compartments, green lettering-piece, gilt edges, binding slightly rubbed

Literature

Censimento 16 CNCE 47512; Renouard p.103; Texas 220; UCLA 243

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."