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Baskerville publications of classical authors
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Editions of the works of Virgil; Juvenal and Persius; Horace; Lucretius; Catullus, Tibertius and Propertius (2 copies); Terence; and Sallust and Floris. Birmingham, 1757-1773
- Paper
8 volumes in all, 4to (286 x 220mm.), the volume of Horace with engraved frontispiece and 4 other plates, 7 volumes uniformly bound in contemporary diced calf, gilt fillet border, spines gilt in compartments, edges gilt, the second copy of the Catullus in contemporary calf, gilt rolls on covers, spine gilt in compartments, occasional slight spotting and browning, bindings slightly scuffed, some wear to extremities, joints worn, spines chipped at head and foot with loss to the Virgil
Provenance
Lord Monson, Burton library bookplate
Literature
Gaskell 1, 15, 39, 43, 44, 47, 51
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 set of Baskerville's publications, including the true first edition of the 1757 Virgil, his "first and perhaps his finest book" (Gaskell), and the illustrated Horace of 1770, all in contemporary bindings.