- 4758
Stephanus of Byzantium.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Peri polewn. De urbibus. (Florence: heirs of Filippo Giunta, 1521), ff. 69, [1], illustration: woodcut initials, woodcut printer's device on verso of final leaf (otherwise blank)
Pollux, Julius. Onomastikon. Vocabularium. (Florence: Bernardo Giunta, November 1520), ff. [8], 342 (i.e. 348) cols, f. [1], illustration: woodcut initials and headpiece
2 works in one volume, folio (311 x 200mm.), binding: eighteenth-century calf gilt, spine gilt in compartments, spine torn at head
2 works in one volume, folio (311 x 200mm.), binding: eighteenth-century calf gilt, spine gilt in compartments, spine torn at head
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 28765 & 27959; Pettas pp.212 & 214
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
Both these works, often found bound together, were edited for the Giunta press by Antonio Francini. The Giunta editions are rarer than the Aldines (see lot 4677); Censimento 16 lists only a handful of copies of each.