- 103
Aristotle
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Aristotle
- De natura animalium... De partibus animalium... De generatione animalium... Theophrasti de historia plantarum [and other works, translated by Theodorus Gaza]. (Venice): Aldus, (March 1504; May 1503)
- Paper
folio (315 x 215mm.), woodcut Aldine device on title-page, a different Aldine device on second title-page (E1), additional colophon on p6r obscured by a seal, with a manuscript note attached "Da Giovanni de Corradis, e ceduto ai Sig.ri Accolti dal Dr Fisico Scipione Puteo", later vellum-backed boards, first leaf and final quire repaired in gutter, extremities rubbed
Provenance
Scipione Puteo (d. 1701), of Conversano (Bari)
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 2871; IA 107.720; Renouard 1504/2; Texas 75; UCLA 63
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
Theodorus Gaza, scholar, scribe and teacher from Thessaloniki, translated many works of Greek science, literature and theology into Latin. He was renowned for the style and accuracy of his translations. This edition additionally contains Latin-Greek and Greek-Latin glossaries of technical terms found in Aristotle.