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Diogenes Laertius
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Diogenes Laertius
- Vitae et sententiae philosophorum [translated by Ambrogius Traversarius, edited by Benedictus Brognolus]. Venice: [Bonetus Locatellus] for Octavianus Scotus, 18 December 1490
- Paper
Chancery 4to (212 x 155mm.), 112 leaves, a-o8, 42 lines plus headline, roman type, white-on-black woodcut initials, early annotations, eighteenth-century vellum, first and last leaves frayed at foredge, slight soiling and foxing
Provenance
Law Society, armorial bookplate
Literature
Goff D222; HC 6202; BMC v 438; Bod-inc D-078; GW 8381
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."