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Lot 55
  • 55

Petrarca, Francesco

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Petrarca, Francesco
  • [Opere] Librorum Francisci Petrarche impressorum annotatio. (Venice: Andrea Torresani for Simon da Lovere, 17 March 1501)
  • Paper
folio (308 x 210mm.), without final blank leaf, later vellum in period style, small loss of text on e8v-f1r, occasional ink stains or damp-staining

Provenance

Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), inscription on title-page "Ulissis Aldrovandi et Amicorum", and his notes in the book, with dates from 14 September 1571 to 23 July 1583, and with numerous markings against the sections "De piscinis" and "De aviariis" on h8

Literature

Censimento 16 CNCE 31762

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."