- 202
Vitale, Pietro.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Le simpatie dell'allegrezza tra Palermo capo del regno di Sicilia e la Castiglia... Relazione delle massime pompe festive de' Palermitani per la vittoria ottenuta contro i collegati sù le campagne di Prihuega à 11. Dcembre 1710... dalla real maestà di Filippo V [...Il Tago in Oreto, cioè la ricca vena delle muse palermitane]. Palermo: Agostino Epiro, 1711
- paper
2 parts in one volume, folio (315 x 225mm.), engraved frontispiece (by Francesco Ciché), and 13 plates, most double-page or folding (by Ciché, Amato and others), including dramatic and poetic texts, contemporary vellum, early ownership inscription to title (1731), 2 plates repaired without loss, one plate loose from its guard, old library stamps
Literature
Watanabe-O'Kelly & Simon 655 & 656; Berlin Katalog 3059
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
This book celebrates the victory of Philip V (mainly thanks to the Duc de Vendôme) over the British at the Battle of Brihuega during the War of Spanish Succession.