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Lucretius Carus, Titus
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucretius Carus, Titus
- Della natura delle cose, libri sei tradotti... da Alessandro Marchetti. Amsterdam (i.e. Paris), 1754
- paper
2 volumes, 8vo (224 x 134mm.), ruled in red throughout, 2 engraved titles by Lemire after Eisen, 8 plates by Lemire and others after Eisen, Cochin and Le Lorrain, head- and tail-pieces, contemporary olive morocco gilt, the sides with wide floral borders, the spines similarly decorated in six compartments, gilt edges, some spotting in on gathering M, very slight tear to foot of one spine without loss
Literature
Cohen-de Ricci 665
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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 copy. "Les illustrations de ce livre sont fort belles" (Cohen-de Ricci).