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Apicius, Coelius
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Apicius, Coelius
- De opsoniis et condimentis, sive arte coquinaria, libri decem. Cum annotationibus Martini Lister. William Bowyer, 1705
- Paper
8vo (194 x 123mm.), title-page printed in red and black, contemporary panelled English calf, notes in Latin on verso of title-page (by Metcalfe?), lower corner of title-page missing, rebacked with new corners, sides rubbed
Provenance
William Musgrave (1655-1721), doctor and antiquary of Exeter, a gift from Hans Sloane, inscription on flyleaf dated 20 July 1705; Theophilus Metcalfe (1690-1757), physician, armorial bookplate, bequeathed by him to; Queen's College, Oxford, library stamps and bookplates, with "sold" stamp; John Hodgkin, label of his cookery book collection; Corner Book Shop, New York, bookseller's label
Literature
Bitting p.13; Simon, BG 125; Vicaire col. 32
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
There were only 120 copies of this edition produced, for a very prestigious list of subscribers (given on the verso of title-page), including Robert Harley, Christopher Wren, Isaac Newton, John Flamsteed and Hans Sloane.