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Petrus de Montis.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- De dignoscendis hominibus libri VI. (Milano: Antonius Zarotus, 17 dicembre 1492)
folio (286x196 mm), prima edizione, 228 carte, 38 linee, carattere romano, grandi margini, le brevi note marginali e la numerazione delle carte di mano antica leggermente rifilate, antica nota di appartenenza sull'ultima carta, pergamena rigida del secolo XVIII, dorso a 4 nervi con filettature in oro e tassello impresso in oro, tagli a spruzzo. Due-tre piccoli fori di tarlo attraversano le prime 15 carte toccando il testo senza perdita, un altro piccolo foro sul margine bianco dell'ultima carta, piccoli fori di tarlo al dorso.
Goff M-857; HC 11608*; IGI 6731; BMC VI, p. 722 Pell Ms 8217 (8143); CIBN M-545; Polain(B) 4586
Goff M-857; HC 11608*; IGI 6731; BMC VI, p. 722 Pell Ms 8217 (8143); CIBN M-545; Polain(B) 4586
Condition
Large margins. Marginal hand-written notes and page numbering slightly trimmed, ancient note of possession on the last leave. Two or three small worm-holes through the first 15 leaves touching the text without loss. Another small worm-hole on the blank margin of last leave, small worm-holes on the spine. Small tear on blank margin of first leave, a small stain on upper blank margin of leaves a2-4.
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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."
Catalogue Note
Si tratta di uno dei primi libri sull'efficienza fisica e il primo mai pubblicato sull'arte della lotta corpo a corpo, della quale vengono elencate mosse e tecniche. Tradotto dalla lingua spagnola da Gonsalvo de Ayora da Cordoba, รจ dedicato a Elisabetta di Spagna.