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Bèze, Théodore de.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Poematum. Editio secunda, ab eo recognita. Item, ex Georgio Buchanano aliisque variis insignibus poetis excerpta carmina, presertimque epigrammata. [Geneva]: Henri Estienne, 1569
- Paper
8vo (158 x 103mm.), woodcut initials and headpieces, some verses in Greek or Hebrew type, replacement printed errata pasted to l7 verso, modern crushed brown morocco, double gilt fillet border, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges
Provenance
French Jesuit library stamp on verso of title-page
Literature
Renouard, Estienne p.132
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."
Catalogue Note
Originally published in 1548 by Robert Estienne; this edition omits some of the more light-hearted and amatory verses.