- 509
D'Avella, Giovanni
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Regole di musica...il modo di fare il contrapunto, di comporre l'uno, e l'altro canto. Di cantare alcuni canti difficili, e molte cose nuove e curiose, Rome: Francesco Moneta, 1657
- Paper
first edition, [4], & 167 pages, folio (c.31.8 x 28cm), device on title, large woodcut illustrations and diagrams (including the Guidonian and Boethian hands), many woodcut musical examples, type-set musical examples towards the end of the volume, in old vellum, old manuscript title to spine ("Gio: d'Avella Regole di musica"), bookplate of Alfred Cortot, old library stamp to title and trace of label on spine, repair to flyleaf, browning, some worm-holes to lower margins, surface loss to p.77
Literature
Gregory & Bartlett, i, 19; RISM Écrits, p.102; ICCU\MUS\0110453
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."