Lot 4769
  • 4769

Tasso, Torquato (1544-1595).

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • La Gerusalemme liberata... con le annotationi di Scipion Gentili, e di Giulio Guastavini. Genoa: Giuseppe Pavoni for Bernardo Castello, 1617
folio (291 x 200mm.), [16], 255, [1 (blank)], 71, [1], 36, [4]pp., illustration: 2 engraved title-pages, woodcut initials and headpieces, the argomento for each canto within a woodcut cartouche, full-page engraved illustration by Castello opposite the start of each canto, binding: contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt in compartments, morocco lettering-piece, small tear at foot of F3 without loss, some light staining, covers slightly scraped and rubbed

Provenance

Nicolas-Joseph Foucault, armorial bookplate

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."