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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."
"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.