- 4757
Statius, Publius Papinius (c. 40-96 AD).
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Opera [with commentaries]. Venice: Jacobus de Paganinis, 24 December 1490
Chancery folio (297 x 204mm.), 208 leaves (of 210, without initial and final blank leaves), 44 lines plus headline, 62 lines of commentary, roman letter, 3- to 4-line initial spaces, binding: seventeenth-century red morocco gilt, spine gilt in compartments, olive morocco lettering-piece, gilt edges, a few early annotations (washed and shaved), small repairs to margins of a2-3, H1&6 transposed, extremities slightly rubbed
Literature
H 14978; BMC v 456; Goff S692
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."