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Bodoni Press
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3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 7 volumes, comprising:
- Paper
HORATIUS FLACCUS, Quintus. Opera. Parma, 1791, large folio, contemporary mottled calf gilt, spine gilt in compartments, [Brooks 417], booklabel of Ulrico Hoepli, Milan
HORATIUS FLACCUS, Quintus. Opera. Parma, 1793, 8vo, contemporary straight-grained green morocco gilt, flat spine gilt with red morocco lettering-piece, uncut, [Brooks 494], booklabel of Libreria Antiquaria Mediolanum
EPICTETUS. Εγχειριδιον. Parma, 1793, 4to, contemporary half blue morocco, spine gilt in compartments, uncut, [Brooks 489]
TASSO, Torquato. Aminta, favola boschereccia. Parma, 1789, 4to, contemporary boards, in later matching slipcase, uncut, [Brooks 379], bookplate of Giorgio Fanan, extremities slightly rubbed
HESIOD. Opera omnia. Parma, 1785, 4to, near-contemporary calf-backed boards, green edges, [Brooks 290]
HESIOD. Opera omnia. Parma, 1798-1797, 4to, contemporary marbled calf gilt, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, [Brooks 689]
BOETHIUS. De consolatione philosophia. Parma, 1798, 4to, near-contemporary half green morocco, uncut, [Brooks 724]; sold as a collection not subject to return
HORATIUS FLACCUS, Quintus. Opera. Parma, 1793, 8vo, contemporary straight-grained green morocco gilt, flat spine gilt with red morocco lettering-piece, uncut, [Brooks 494], booklabel of Libreria Antiquaria Mediolanum
EPICTETUS. Εγχειριδιον. Parma, 1793, 4to, contemporary half blue morocco, spine gilt in compartments, uncut, [Brooks 489]
TASSO, Torquato. Aminta, favola boschereccia. Parma, 1789, 4to, contemporary boards, in later matching slipcase, uncut, [Brooks 379], bookplate of Giorgio Fanan, extremities slightly rubbed
HESIOD. Opera omnia. Parma, 1785, 4to, near-contemporary calf-backed boards, green edges, [Brooks 290]
HESIOD. Opera omnia. Parma, 1798-1797, 4to, contemporary marbled calf gilt, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, [Brooks 689]
BOETHIUS. De consolatione philosophia. Parma, 1798, 4to, near-contemporary half green morocco, uncut, [Brooks 724]; sold as a collection not subject to return
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."