Rhetores graeci antiquae

first volume only, folio (270 x 158mm.), text in Greek, woodcut Aldine device on title-page, English red morocco gilt c. 1800 labelled vol.1 on spine, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, a few annotations in Greek, a few words obscured on A4

Sir William Burrell of Beckenham (1732-1796), the antiquary, armorial bookplate at end of preface; bought from his 1796 sale for £5-5-0 by Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 4th duke of Grafton (1760-1844), inscription on title-page dated 1796, sale of his library, Evans, London, 6 June 1815; "I. Mitford. 1815. D. Grafton's sale", inscription on flyleaf, i.e. Rev. John Mitford (1781-1859), sale of his library in these rooms, 1859-1860

Censimento 16 CNCE 2146; Renouard 1508:4 (both volumes); Texas 90; UCLA 83

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."

A crisp copy in a fine binding. This work was published in two parts (the second volume appeared in May 1509); this volume was once sold with a second volume bound in vellum.