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Goldoni, Carlo
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Goldoni, Carlo
- [Opere] Delle commedie di Carlo Goldoni. Venice: Giambattista Pasquali, 1761
- Paper
17 volumes in 9, 8vo (209 x 130mm.), 17 engraved frontispieces, 17 engraved title-pages, 68 engraved plates, all by Antonio Baratti after designs by Pietro Antonio Novelli, engraved portraits of the duke of Parma and of the author, contemporary vellum, morocco lettering-pieces
Delli componimenti diversi di Carlo Goldoni. Venice: Giambattista Pasquali, 1764, 2 volumes, 8vo (208 x 131mm.), 2 engraved frontispieces, 2 engraved title-pages, contemporary calf
Together 11 volumes
Delli componimenti diversi di Carlo Goldoni. Venice: Giambattista Pasquali, 1764, 2 volumes, 8vo (208 x 131mm.), 2 engraved frontispieces, 2 engraved title-pages, contemporary calf
Together 11 volumes
Provenance
Joseph Smith (c. 1673-1770, British consul in Venice and book collector), armorial bookplate (by A. Visentini) in volume 1; John Saks, booklabel in volume 1
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
THE FIRST COLLECTED EDITION OF GOLDONI'S PLAYS. Loosely inserted in the front of volume 1 is a printed letter from the author to the publisher regarding this edition, dated 1764.