- 244
Theocritus
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Theocritus
- Ειδυλλια; Theognis; Dionysius Cato: Disticha [translated into Greek by Maximus Planudes]; Sententiae Septem sapientium; De invidia; Hesiodus: Opera et dies, Theogonia. Venice: Aldus, February 1495/96
- Paper
Super-Chancery folio (290 x 195mm.), 133 leaves (of 140), A.A-Δ.D8 E.E.-Θ.G.6; AA.αα-ΔΔ.δδ8 ΕΕ.εε6 ΖΖ.ζζ10; α.a-β.b8 γ.c10; δ.d-ε.e8, 30 lines, Greek type, woodcut initials and headpieces, one page with text within woodcut in the shape of a goblet, late eighteenth-century marbled calf, spine gilt in compartments with morocco lettering-pieces and gilt theatre masks, A.A1-2, ΓΓ.γγ 2-3, ε.e 3, 6 and 8 lacking and supplied in very neat pen and ink facsimile, a few leaves mounted or with margins added, A.A8 with repaired tear, a few small stains and wormholes, washed
Provenance
J. J. Middleton, nineteenth-century bookplate
Literature
Goff T144; HC 15477; BMC v 554-555; Bod-inc T-078; GW M45831; Renouard 1495:3; Texas 7; UCLA 7
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
This copy has the correct text on Z.F5 (see BMC) and the reset quire Θ.G. with the text within a woodcut goblet shape on Θ.G6; lot 243 is another (complete) copy of Theocritus with the uncorrected text.