- 216
Annius, Joannes, Viterbensis.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- [Auctores vetustissima] Commentaria super opera diversorum auctorum de antiquitatibus. Rome: Eucharius Silber, 10 July & 3 August 1498
- Paper
Chancery folio (288 x 202mm.), a8 b4 A-D6 E8 F-G6 H-I8 K-L6 M-N8 O-Y6 Z8 &4 c8 d-k6, 215 leaves (of 216), preliminaries and commentary in roman letter, central text in gothic, with the papal privilege on b4v, large woodcut view of the area around Rome on M1v, 4-line woodcut initials, 2- to 5-line initials supplied in red or blue, red paraphs, later arms painted to foot of a3 (shaved at foot) with motto "Au plaisir de dieu", nineteenth-century boards rebacked with calf and with new endpapers, early manuscript annotations (many shaved), lacking a1 (blank), a2 slightly torn in gutter, small wormhole in quire V just touching text, boards rubbed
Literature
Goff A748; HC 1130; BMC iv 118; Sander 407; Bod-Inc A299; GW 2015
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."