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Appianus Alexandrinus
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Appianus Alexandrinus
- Historia romana [translated by Petrus Candidus Decembrius]. Venice: Bernhard Maler, Erhard Ratdolt & Petrus Loeslein, 1477
- Paper
volume 2 only (of 2), Royal 4to (287 x 205mm.), 211 (of 212) leaves, a-c10 d12 e-x10, 32 lines, roman letter, white-on-black woodcut border on title-page, 9-line white-on-black woodcut initials, eighteenth-century calf-backed boards, spine gilt in compartments, lacking first (blank) leaf, title-page browned, some light foxing and damp-staining elsewhere, small tears in margins of q4 and t9 not affecting text, wormholes in quires a and x, binding slightly rubbed at extremities, joints slightly worn
Provenance
Library of S. Jacobus de Soncino, inscription on title-page; W.J. Monson, armorial bookplate (volume 1 was sold in these rooms, 7 July 2008, lot 29)
Literature
Goff A928; HC 1307; BMC v 244; Bod-inc A-363; GW 2290; Redgrave, Ratdolt 3
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 tall copy of the first edition of Appian's Roman history, translated in 1452-1454 by Decembrio at the request of Pope Nicholas V.