- 182
Medici antiqui omnes,
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- qui latinis litteris diversorum morborum genera & remedia persecuti sunt... Venice: Aldus, 1547
folio (313 x 215mm.), woodcut Aldine device on title-page and final verso, woodcut initials, late seventeenth-century half vellum, morocco lettering-pieces, a few leaves with slight browning or staining (particularly at end), Q8 becoming loose, small wormhole at end, binding slightly worn
Provenance
Sir George Shuckburgh (1751-1804), mathematician and fellow of the Royal Society, armorial bookplate
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 26973; Renouard 140/2; Texas 321; UCLA 330; Wellcome 4181
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."