- 93
Hesiod, Tasso, Magnani, Monti
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of four 4to works from the Bodoni Press, comprising:
- paper
HESIOD. Opera omnia. Parma: Bodoni, 1785, 4to (301 x 224mm.), 2 parts in one (Latin text: [4], xxxv, [1], & 215 pages; Greek text: [1], 110 pages), half-title, portrait vignette to title (in Greek & Latin), carta rustica, backed with parchment, title-label to spine, uncut, binding weak, some light staining, worming on title
TASSO, Torquato. Aminta, favola boschereccia. Parma: Bodoni, 1789, 4to (308 x 225mm.), portrait vignette to title, engraved headpiece, stencilled papered boards, untrimmed, lacking (as often) Bodoni's notice, staining to first few leaves
MAGNANI, Antonio. Orationes habitae in publica Archigymnasio Bononiensi. Parma: Bodoni, 1794, 4to (304 x 222mm.), nineteenth-century half red roan
MONTI, Vincenzo. Aristodemo. Tragedia. Parma: Bodoni, 1786, 4to (296 x 216mm.), engraved frontispiece by Barbazza after Mazzoneschi, vignette to title, contemporary half morocco, worn but sound
together 4 volumes
TASSO, Torquato. Aminta, favola boschereccia. Parma: Bodoni, 1789, 4to (308 x 225mm.), portrait vignette to title, engraved headpiece, stencilled papered boards, untrimmed, lacking (as often) Bodoni's notice, staining to first few leaves
MAGNANI, Antonio. Orationes habitae in publica Archigymnasio Bononiensi. Parma: Bodoni, 1794, 4to (304 x 222mm.), nineteenth-century half red roan
MONTI, Vincenzo. Aristodemo. Tragedia. Parma: Bodoni, 1786, 4to (296 x 216mm.), engraved frontispiece by Barbazza after Mazzoneschi, vignette to title, contemporary half morocco, worn but sound
together 4 volumes
Literature
Brooks 290 (a different issue with 215pp. of Latin text, and only one vignette title), 379, 536, 312
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."