- 95
Musaeus, Prandi, Anacreon, Turchi
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of four 4to works from the Bodoni Press, all in contemporary mottled calf, comprising:
- Paper
MUSAEUS. Τα κατ'Ερω και Λεανδρον. Parma: Bodoni, 1793, 4to (292 x 215mm.)
PRANDI, Girolamo. Dissertazione intorno al sublime. Parma: Bodoni, 1793, 4to (295 x 210mm.)
ANACREON. Τηιου μελη praefixo commentario et variant. lect. Parma: Bodoni, 1785, 4to (294 x 210mm.)
TURCHI, Adeodato. Omelie e lettere pastorali. Parma: Bodoni, 1788-1790, 4to (235 x 210mm.)
together 4 volumes, some scuffing and wormholes to covers
PRANDI, Girolamo. Dissertazione intorno al sublime. Parma: Bodoni, 1793, 4to (295 x 210mm.)
ANACREON. Τηιου μελη praefixo commentario et variant. lect. Parma: Bodoni, 1785, 4to (294 x 210mm.)
TURCHI, Adeodato. Omelie e lettere pastorali. Parma: Bodoni, 1788-1790, 4to (235 x 210mm.)
together 4 volumes, some scuffing and wormholes to covers
Literature
Brooks 499, 504, 287 ("Magnificante stampato in caratteri maiuscoli. Ritratto sul frontespizio e vignetta sulla seconda carta"), 413
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."