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Vasi, Giuseppe
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Vasi, Giuseppe
- Delle magnificenze di Roma antica e moderna. Rome: [vol.1] Stamperia del Chracas, 1747, [vol. 2-3]: stamperia di Apollo, 1752-1753; [vol.4 & 6-10]: Niccolo and Marco Pagliarini, 1754 & 1756 & 1758-1759 & 1761; [vol. 5]: heirs of Barbiellini, 1754
- paper
10 volumes bound in 5, oblong folio (298 x 410mm.), half-title and engraved dedication and allegorical frontispiece in volume 1, 200 numbered engraved plates with 7 extra plates in part 2, 8 extra plates in part 3, 1 extra in part 4, 3 extra in part 5 (in part 5, 6 illustrations are numbered as plates), 6 extra in part 7, 1 extra in part 9, illustrations in text, 4pp. "indice generale" at end of vol.10, contemporary patterned paper over carta rustica, some edges uncut, in modern buckram folding boxes, stain on lower cover of parts 5-6
Literature
BAL RIBA 3389-3399 (3389 is a later edition of book 1)
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
A crisp, tall and extra illustrated copy.