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Lot 177
  • 177

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."