L11406

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Lot 27
  • 27

Apollonius Rhodius.

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Apollwniou tou rpdiou Argonautika [Greek]. Argonautica. Venice: Aldus (and Andrea Torresani), April 1521, 8vo (159 x 94mm.), Greek text, woodcut Aldine device on title page and final verso, nineteenth-century russia gilt, spine gilt in compartments, edges gilt, slightly browned, upper cover detached [Censimento 16 CNCE 2161; Renouard 90:5; Texas 176; UCLA 174]
  • Paper
Didymus. Interpretatio in Odysseam. Venice: Aldus, June 1528, [Renouard 105:4; UCLA 220]--Ibid. Homeri interpres. Strassburg: Wendelin Rihel, September 1539, two works in one volume, sixteenth- or seventeenth-century sprinkled calf gilt, first few leaves slightly dampstained, spine worn at head [Adams D442]

Provenance

Reinhold Dezeimer, bookplate (Apollonius Rhodius); Library of the College of Santa Maria Coronata, Pavia, ex libris on titles (Didymus)

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.
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