L12402

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Lot 202
  • 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."

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.