Lot 138A
  • 138A

Tebalducci, Claudio

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Tebalducci, Claudio
  • Delli dialogi della quantita et del numero delle sfere terrestri et celesti... Il primo della Terra [all published]. Rome: Santi, 1588
  • Paper
4to (205 x 142mm.), woodcut arms of the dedicatee, the duke of Parma, on title-page, woodcut diagrams, two with volvelles, printed volvelle slip inserted at p.100, manuscript diagram in margin of p.17 (slightly cropped), later limp vellum with reversed vellum spine, blue edges, cut close at head, marginal repair to E1, occasional spotting or browning, lacking two pairs of ties

Literature

Censimento 16 CNCE 31187; Houzeau & Lanacaster 2773; Riccardi ii, 511

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."

Catalogue Note

FIRST EDITION. This volume includes two dedications, dated 1574 and 1588, addressed to two Farnese dukes, Alessandro and Rannuccio.