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Catullus, Horace, Thomas a Kempis
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of three folio works from the Bodoni Press, comprising:
- Paper
CATULLUS, TIBULLUS, PROPERTIUS. Opera. Parma: Bodoni, 1794, folio (330 x 285mm.), contemporary marbled and speckled calf, gilt fillets, binding somewhat worn
THOMAS A KEMPIS. De imitatione Christi. Parma: Bodoni, 1793, folio (432 x 285mm.), contemporary marbled calf, covers with outer border of red morocco gilt with green morocco button onlays, gilt edges, light wear to covers
HORATIUS FLACCUS, Quintus. Opera. Parma: Bodoni, 1791, folio (455 x 310mm.), watermarked with a cross on a mound, the mound containing the letters "F.P.", original marbled boards, uncut, light wear and a few small stains to covers
together 3 volumes
THOMAS A KEMPIS. De imitatione Christi. Parma: Bodoni, 1793, folio (432 x 285mm.), contemporary marbled calf, covers with outer border of red morocco gilt with green morocco button onlays, gilt edges, light wear to covers
HORATIUS FLACCUS, Quintus. Opera. Parma: Bodoni, 1791, folio (455 x 310mm.), watermarked with a cross on a mound, the mound containing the letters "F.P.", original marbled boards, uncut, light wear and a few small stains to covers
together 3 volumes
Literature
Brooks 570 ("Magnifica edizione"), 484, 417
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."