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Aristoxenus
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Description
- Aristoxenus
- Harmonicorum Elementorum libri III. Cl. Ptolemæi Harmonicorum, seu de Musica lib. III. Aristotelis de obiecto Auditus fragmentum ex Porphyrii commentariis, Venice: Vincenzo Valgrisi, 1562
- paper
first edition, 165 pages, 4to (23 x 16.5cm), separate titles for the treatises by Ptolemy, Aristotle and Porphyry, devices on title and at end, wood-cut diagrams, integral blank at end, contemporary limp vellum, manuscript title to spine, ownership stamp of La Condamine and inscription of [Louis] Godet (1731) to title, with the book-label of G[iacomo] Meyerbeer to verso, some sixteenth-century annotations to margins, new flyleaf at end, small hole to first 4 leaves, some staining to margins at the start of the volume
Aristoxenus is the most important writer on Ancient Greek music, regarding its technical rather than philosophical aspects. Books from composers' libraries such as this one, once owned by Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864), are rarely offered for sale. Earlier distinguished owners of the volume were the geographer Charles Marie de La Condamine (1701-1774), and the astronomer Louis Godin. La Condamine sailed to South America with Godin in 1735 and measured latitude at the equator, detailed in his Journal du voyage fait par ordre du Roi a l'equateur (1751).
Aristoxenus is the most important writer on Ancient Greek music, regarding its technical rather than philosophical aspects. Books from composers' libraries such as this one, once owned by Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864), are rarely offered for sale. Earlier distinguished owners of the volume were the geographer Charles Marie de La Condamine (1701-1774), and the astronomer Louis Godin. La Condamine sailed to South America with Godin in 1735 and measured latitude at the equator, detailed in his Journal du voyage fait par ordre du Roi a l'equateur (1751).
Literature
RISM Ecrits p.95; Gregory & Bartlett i, 111; Censimento 16 CNCE 3007; Adams A1973
Condition
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"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."