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Vergil, Longus, Epictetus, Theocritus, Manfredi
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of five small format works in six volumes from the Bodoni Press, all in contemporary marbled calf, comprising:
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VERGILIUS MARO, Publius. L'Eneide tradotta in versi italiani da Clemente Bondi. Parma: Bodoni, 1790, 2 volumes, 8vo (216 x 140mm.), medallion-portait vignette on titles, flat spines gilt with cartouches and medallions, red- and green-gilt labels, fore-edges painted red and black, spine slightly defective on volume 1
LONGUS. Gli amori pastorali di Dafni e di Cloe... tradotti dalla lingua greca nella nostra toscana dal Commendatore Annibal Caro. Parma: Bodoni, 1794, 12mo (150 x 95mm.), corners rubbed
EPICTETUS. Εγχειριδιον. Parma: Bodoni, 1793, 12mo (151 x 100mm.), text in Greek and Italian, tears to lower cover
THEOCRITUS, MOSCHUS and BION. Ειδυλλια παντα. Parma: Bodoni, 1792, 2 volumes in one, 8vo (212 x 135mm.), vignette portrait to title, gilt edges, tears to covers, spine worn at foot
MANFREDI, Eustachio. Poesie... con un ristretto della sua vita. Parma: Bodoni, 1793, 8vo (213 x 138mm.), engraved portrait frontispiece
together 6 volumes in marbled calf, four with spines gilt in compartments, red and black labels, silk markers
LONGUS. Gli amori pastorali di Dafni e di Cloe... tradotti dalla lingua greca nella nostra toscana dal Commendatore Annibal Caro. Parma: Bodoni, 1794, 12mo (150 x 95mm.), corners rubbed
EPICTETUS. Εγχειριδιον. Parma: Bodoni, 1793, 12mo (151 x 100mm.), text in Greek and Italian, tears to lower cover
THEOCRITUS, MOSCHUS and BION. Ειδυλλια παντα. Parma: Bodoni, 1792, 2 volumes in one, 8vo (212 x 135mm.), vignette portrait to title, gilt edges, tears to covers, spine worn at foot
MANFREDI, Eustachio. Poesie... con un ristretto della sua vita. Parma: Bodoni, 1793, 8vo (213 x 138mm.), engraved portrait frontispiece
together 6 volumes in marbled calf, four with spines gilt in compartments, red and black labels, silk markers
Literature
Brooks 400, 537, 490, 448, 496
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."