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Italian books, 14 volumes comprising:
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- [Totti, Pompilio] Ritratto di Roma antica. Rome: Andrea Fei for Pompilio Totti, 1627, first edition, 8vo, additional engraved title-page, woodcut device on title-page, numerous woodcut and engraved illustrations, near-contemporary calf, a few woodcuts shaved, binding slightly worn
Boccaccio, Giovanni. Il decamerone. Tomo III. London [i.e. Paris], 1757, 8vo, engraved title-page and illustrations (numbered 1-23) by Gravelot and Cochin, contemporary mottled calf gilt, spine gilt in compartments, armorial bookplate of Sir Edward Astley, lacking vols 1-2 and 4-5
Goldoni, Carlo. Nuovo teatro comico. Venice: Francesco Pitteri, 1757-1761, volumes 1-8 (of 10), 8vo, engraved frontispiece portrait, contemporary calf, spines gilt in compartments, armorial bookplates of Sir Jacob Astley, lacking vols 9-10, bindings rubbed
Nardini, Leonardo. Teatro italiano ossia commedie e tragedie degli autori più celebri. London: A. Dulau and L. Nardini, 1800, 3 volumes, 8vo, contemporary calf, inscriptions of Rhoda Astley dated 1803-1804
Savi, Pietro. Fatti d'arme di Eugenio in Italia. Milan: Giuseppe Marelli, 1754, contemporary calf, flat spine gilt, extremities rubbed
together 14 volumes
Goldoni, Carlo. Nuovo teatro comico. Venice: Francesco Pitteri, 1757-1761, volumes 1-8 (of 10), 8vo, engraved frontispiece portrait, contemporary calf, spines gilt in compartments, armorial bookplates of Sir Jacob Astley, lacking vols 9-10, bindings rubbed
Nardini, Leonardo. Teatro italiano ossia commedie e tragedie degli autori più celebri. London: A. Dulau and L. Nardini, 1800, 3 volumes, 8vo, contemporary calf, inscriptions of Rhoda Astley dated 1803-1804
Savi, Pietro. Fatti d'arme di Eugenio in Italia. Milan: Giuseppe Marelli, 1754, contemporary calf, flat spine gilt, extremities rubbed
together 14 volumes
Provenance
From the library of Lord Hastings, Seaton Delaval Hall
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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."