- 32
Gregorius Nazianzenus.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Carmina. [Poetae Christiani veteres, vol. III]. Venice: Aldus, June 1504, 4to (204 x 139mm.), text in Latin and Greek, sixteenth-century blind-stamped pigskin, spine label rubbed [Adams P1685; Renouard 46:4; UCLA 67]
- Paper
Orationes lectissimae xvi (edited by Marcus Musurus). Venice: Aldus (and Andrea Torresani), April 1516, 8vo (160 x 80mm.), Greek text, some titles printed in red, woodcut Aldine device on title and final verso, with the eighth (blank) leaf, nineteenth-century brown morocco gilt, gilt arms of Baron de Seilliere on both covers with his cypher at corners and in spine compartments, gilt turn-ins and edges, [Adams G1157; Renouard 75:1; Texas 128; UCLA 124]
together 2 volumes
together 2 volumes
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
As with the first two volumes of the Poetae Christiani veteres, Aldus printed the parallel Greek and Latin texts of volume III separately so that they could be bound either in two parts or in one, with the versions facing each other.