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Suetonius Tranquillus, Caius
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Suetonius Tranquillus, Caius
- Commentationes conditae a Philippi Beroaldo in Suetonium Tranquillum. Venice: Philippus Pincius, 18 February 1510
- Paper
folio (316 x 210mm.), woodcut on title-page of the birth of Julius Caesar by caesarian section (repeated on a1), woodcut initials and illustrations, contemporary German half blind-tooled pigskin over wooden boards, many leaves with deckle edges, a few small wormholes, lacking two clasps
Provenance
Franz von Hauslab (1798-1883), armorial stamp on title-page; Giannalisa Feltrinelli, bookplate and embossed stamp, sale, Christie's, 7 October 1997, lot 105
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 34911; Sander 7144
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 wooodcuts were first used for the 1506 Venice edition printed by Giovanni Rosso Vercellese, and the title woodcut is thought to be the first representation of a caesarian section.