Lot 207
  • 207

Descrizione delle feste celebrate in Parma

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • l'anno MDCCLXIX. Per le nozze di sua altezza reale l'Infante Don Ferdinando colla reale archiduchessa Maria Amalia. Parma: Stamperia Reale, 1769
folio (572 x 410mm.), half-title, additional engraved title-page, engraved arms on title-page, parallel text in Italian and French, engraved initials, head- and tailpieces, 36 engraved plates (6 double-page), old boards, wormhole in gutter (not affecting plates), binding worn, lacking board covering

Literature

Brooks 6; Cicognara 1525; Watanabe-O'Kelly 1141

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."

Catalogue Note

A sumptuous description of the festivities in Parma to celebrate the wedding of Ferdinando di Bourbone, Duke of Parma, to Maria Amalia, Imperial Princess.