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Ariosto, Lodovico
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ariosto, Lodovico
- Orlando furioso. Birmingham: G. Baskerville for P. Molini and G. Molini, 1773
- Paper
4 volumes, 8vo (226 x 142mm.), engraved frontispiece portrait after Titian, 46 engraved plates engraved by Bartolozzi and others to designs by Cipriani, Cochin, Eisen, Moreau and others, M2-3 in vol.1 duplicated (one set marked with an asterisk to indicate a cancellans), list of subscribers at end of vol.4, contemporary red morocco gilt, spines gilt in compartments, gilt edges, occasional foxing (mostly light), X7 in vol.2 with small stain, extremities very lightly rubbed
Literature
Gaskell, Baskerville 48
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
Thomas Frognall Dibdin thought this edition far superior to the Zatta 1772 edition, in typography, illustration and layout; see lot 5 to compare the two editions.
The list of subscribers gives a fascinating insight into the late eighteenth-century characters interested in Italian literature, from William Hayley to William Hamilton, from Piranesi to Vanvitelli. The subscribers are divided by country so it is possible to identify Italians living in England, and the English in Italy. Molini was a Florentine bookselling firm with a branch in Paris so there is also a list of subscribers for France.