- 217
Musaeus
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Musaeus
- Opusculum de Herone & Leandro. Orphei argonautica. Eiusdem hymni. Orpheus de lapidibus. Venice: Aldus, (November 1517)
- Paper
8vo (153 x 86mm.), text in Latin (Musaeus) and Greek (Musaeus and Orpheus), woodcut Aldine device on title-page and final leaf, 2 woodcut illustrations, eighteenth-century red morocco gilt, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, spine somewhat worn
Provenance
The Duke of Grafton, pencil note on verso of endpaper (sale, Evans, 6 June 1815); paper label with stamped number 3631 pasted to inside front cover; W. J. Monson, armorial bookplate, and pencil note stating bought from Payne & Foss for £1 5s
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 37563; Renouard 1517:8; Texas 145; UCLA 138; Sander 4913
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
Aldus had previously published Musaeus's poem on Hero and Leander in 1495-1497; the woodcuts here are copies from this earlier quarto edition. This edition also contains the editio princeps of Orpheus's poetic work on precious stones.