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Cicero, Marcus Tullius
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Cicero, Marcus Tullius
- Rhetorica nova et vetus ad Herennium. Venice: Nicolaus Jenson, 1470
- Paper
2 parts in one volume, Royal 4to (260 x 186mm.), 128 leaves (of 138), second part bound first, collation of this copy [h-m10 n1-4, 7-10 o2-9; a4-7 b-f10 g8], 30 lines, roman type, initial spaces, red morocco-backed marbled calf by Kalthoeber with his gilt stamp on verso of flyleaf, yellow edges, lacking 10 text leaves ([n] 5_6, [o]1_10, [a]1-3 and 8-10), some text leaves stained and discoloured
Provenance
extract from a sale catalogue pasted to inside front cover, describing this as "large copy, but portions of several leaves discoloured", but not mentioning the missing leaves
Literature
Goff C644; H 5057; BMC v 166; Bod-inc C-222; GW 6733
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."