- 4802
Vergil, Polydore (1470-1555).
Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description
- Adagiorum opus, per autorem quarto iam, ac diligentius recognitum, & magnifice locupletarum. Basel: [Johann Bebel], 1541
8vo (177 x 110mm.), [32], 456, [24 (last leaf blank)] pp., illustration: woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials, binding: contemporary calf over wooden boards, roll-tooled border and fillets in black, vellum manuscript leaves used as pastedowns (lifted), title-leaf soiled and frayed, a few light stains, head of spine chipped, spine cracked, lacking both clasps
Provenance
Thomas ---; Jo. Harding, inscriptions on title; Bernardus Michell, inscription on rear flyleaf
Literature
Adams V444; cf. VD16 V744 (third edition of 1532)
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."