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Lucanus, Marcus Annaeus
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
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Pharsalia. Venice: Guerinus, 14 May 1477
Chancery folio (11 1/4 x 7 3/8 in.; 285 x 187 mm), type 114R, 35 lines, collation: a-o8, p6=[120] leaves including the final blank leaf; worming in first two and last two quires, the first leaf mounted, first few leaves soiled, occasional worming in inner and outer margins some of which has been mended, a few light marginal stains. Later vellum; spine sun-faded, mottled red edges, a few worm-holes and stains, pencilled bibliographic notes on front endpapers. Dealer's invoice laid in.
Chancery folio (11 1/4 x 7 3/8 in.; 285 x 187 mm), type 114R, 35 lines, collation: a-o8, p6=[120] leaves including the final blank leaf; worming in first two and last two quires, the first leaf mounted, first few leaves soiled, occasional worming in inner and outer margins some of which has been mended, a few light marginal stains. Later vellum; spine sun-faded, mottled red edges, a few worm-holes and stains, pencilled bibliographic notes on front endpapers. Dealer's invoice laid in.
Provenance
Viscount Mersey, Bignor Park (with his booklabel on front pastedown) — Purchased from Harry A. Levinson in 1968
Literature
HC 10233*; Goff L296; CIBN L-231; BMC V, 252
Condition
worming in first two and last two quires, the first leaf mounted, first few leaves soiled, occasional worming in inner and outer margins some of which has been mended, a few light marginal stains. Later vellum; spine sun-faded, mottled red edges, a few worm-holes and stains, pencilled bibliographic notes on front endpapers.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Fifth edition of Lucan’s epic poem on the battle of Pharsalus, the only book known to have been produced by the printer Guerinus. Two other titles are questionably attributed to him (Goff C43 and E92). He is mentioned here in the poem just above the colophon: Ergo cape & iuvenem Guerinum ad sydera tollas("Therefore seize and raise up the young Guerinus to the stars").
Rare on the market; the only copy offered at auction since 1975 was missing 4 leaves.