Lot 26
  • 26

Marracci, Luigi

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Marracci, Luigi
  • Refutatio alcorani, in qua ad Mahumetanicae superstitionis radicem securis apponitur; & Mahumetus ipse gladio suo jugulatur... Padua: Seminary Press, 1698
  • Paper
folio (341 x 228mm.), woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, contemporary vellum, small stain on M1, S6 frayed in gutter, foor of 4A4 excised, binding slightly soiled

Provenance

Capuchins of Verona, inscription on title-page and stamp on +2, Zz5v and final verso

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."

Catalogue Note

This is the companion volume to Marracci's translation of the Koran, published the same year, containing a commentary on and refutation of each Sura.