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Nonius Marcellus
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2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- De proprietate latinis sermonis. de proprietate sermonum - Festi de verborum significatione liber - Varronis de lingua latina liber. Venice, Antonius de Gusago, 12 February 1498
- ink and paper, vellum
4to (12 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.; 320 x 213 mm). Collation: aa4 a-h6 i4 k-n6 o-r6. 102 leaves. 2 columns, except in Varro, table in 5 and 6 columns. 62 lines. Type 106R + Greek types. Capital spaces, with guide-letters and woodcut capitals. Unrubricated.
Contemporary vellum. Marginal dampstain. Large copy.
Contemporary vellum. Marginal dampstain. Large copy.
Literature
Goff N-273; Hain-Copinger 11908*; BMC V 577 (IB.24677); Bod-inc N-128; BSB-Ink N-221
Condition
Contemporary vellum. Marginal dampstain. Large copy.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The last of only three books issued by this printer; all are uncommon. This lexicon is divided into twenty sections, the first twelve dealing with language and grammar, the remainder with navigation, costume, food, etc.