Vergilius Maro, Publius (70-19 BC).

folio (308 x 198mm.), ff. [8], 202, [3], 204-522, separate title-page to part two, title-pages printed in red and black, illustration: woodcut printer's device on both title-pages, woodcut initials, manuscript marginalia, binding: seventeenth-century calf, gilt single fillet and dog-tooth border, spine gilt in compartments, title-page cut out and mounted with considerable loss of text and printer's device, a1 remargined, staining to first few leaves of both parts, spotting to a few leaves, wormhole through final leaves affecting a letter on each page, a few closed tears

Nicolas-Joseph Foucault, bookplate

Moreau I, 197; Renouard, Ascensius III, 364-365

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."