Pontanus

8vo (160 x 95mm.), Aldine device on title-page and final leaf, early nineteenth-century straight-grained red morocco gilt, the covers with a central single-fillet lozenge within a similar rectangle with semi-circular lobes, all within a double gilt fillet border, flat spine tooled gilt in compartments with flower head motif, greek key turn-ins, watered silk endpapers, gilt edges

Censimento 16 CNCE 37456; Renouard 1513:7; Texas 104; UCLA 91

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."

An attractive copy.