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Lot 186
  • 186

Dionysius Halicarnaseus

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Dionysius Halicarnaseus
  • De Thucydidis historia iudicium, Andrea Duditio Pannonio interprete. Venice: Paulus Manutius, 1560
  • Paper
4to (202 x 142mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-page and verso of last leaf, straight-grained red morocco gilt (attributed to Simier), gilt and blind-tooled borders, spine gilt in compartments with foliate motif, edges gilt, corners slightly worn

Provenance

A pencil note claiming this copy belonged to A.A.Renouard, author of Annales de L'Imprimerie des Aldes (1834)

Literature

Renouard 1560:15; Texas 420; UCLA 489

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."