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Alberti, Leon Battista.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Della architettura... della pittura... e della statua... tradotti in lingua italiana da Cosimo Bartoli. Nuova edizione; The architecture... translated... now first into English... by James Leoni. London: Thomas Edlin, 1726
3 volumes in 2 (volume 2 split), folio (450 x 275mm.), engraved frontispiece by Picart, woodcut initials and tailpieces, parallel text in Italian and English, 102 engraved plates (24 double-page), contemporary calf, spines gilt in compartments, occasional slight soiling, worn
Provenance
"Phirke", inscription on front flyleaves; 5th Earl of Rosebery, armorial bookplates
Literature
BAL RIBA 48; Fowler 11; Harris 12
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
For Leoni's edition of Palladio, see lot 86.