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Mexia, Pedro
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- MEXIA, Pedro
- Silva de varia lecion. (Seville: Jacob Cromberger, 25 February 1548)
- Paper
folio (286 x 199mm.), woodcut title-page with Imperial arms, title and date (1543) in red, woodcut historiated initials, contemporary vellum, slight soiling and browning, very slightly damp-stained, small hole in lower cover, binding slightly spotted
Provenance
Law Society, armorial bookplate
Literature
cf. Palau 167264 (1543 Cromberger edition)
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
Pedro Mexia (1497-1551) was a poet, anthologist and court historian to Charles V. His most popular work was the Silva de varia leccion, first published in Seville in 1540, which was modelled on the Noctes atticae of Aulus Gellius and was reprinted 33 times in 150 years.