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Lot 162
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Apollonius Rhodius

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Apollonius Rhodius
  • Αργοναυτικων βιβλια 4. Argonauticon libri IIII. [Geneva]: Henri Estienne, 1574
  • Paper
4to (243 x 161mm.), text in Latin and Greek, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut head-pieces and intials, French eighteenth-century green morocco, gilt arms of Louis-Joseph de Bourbon-Condé (Olivier 2635/7) on covers, spine decorated à la grotesque, edges gilt, title-page slightly spotted, first three quires with worming, binding slightly rubbed and faded, spine faded, lacking lettering piece

Provenance

Louis-Joseph de Bourbon, Prince of Condé (1736-1818); Bibliothèque du Prytanée National Militaire, inkstamp (partially erased) on title-page; Lord Monson, Burton Library, bookplate on front pastedown

Literature

Adams A1316; Renouard, Estienne 141/1

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

A fine binding from the library of Louis-Joseph, Prince of Condé.