Thesaurus cornucopiae

Super-Chancery folio (310 x 205mm.), 280 leaves, 30 lines, Greek letter, 2- to 5-line initial spaces with printed guides, early eighteenth-century Russia gilt, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, first leaf torn at corners with slight loss of text (supplied in manuscript), binding slightly rubbed, spine faded

the Earls of Macclesfield, armorial bookplate and embossed stamp on first few leaves

H 15493; GW 7571; BMC v 555; Goff T158; Renouard 1496/1; Texas 7; UCLA 8

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 his preface to this edition, Aldus mentions that he has been preparing his programme of publications over the last seven years; after this preface is a short note from Poliziano to Varino Camerti, confirming that this text had indeed been some years in preparation (Poliziano had died in September 1494). Camerti's dedication (in Greek) to Piero de' Medici is similarly somewhat out of date, as the Medici were exiled from Florence in 1494. However, the Florentine origins of this particular edition are quite unambiguous and are indicative of Florence's leading role in the study of Greek.