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Artemidorus
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Artemidorus
- De somniorum interpretatione libri quinq[ue]. Venice: Aldus, August 1518
- paper
8vo (150 x 92mm.), woodcut anchor device on title and last leaf, eighteenth-century calf, first and last leaf soiled, title slightly frayed at inner margin, light dampstaining, spine rather worn
Provenance
Julius Ballinus, inscription on title dated 24 January 1560 (he also owned a copy of Didymus's scholia on Homer, Rome, 1517, now in All Soul's College, Oxford); Richard Banner Esq., armorial bookplate (at end); W.J. Monson, bookplate
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 3212; Renouard 1518:4; Texas 153; UCLA 148
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."