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Cicero, Marcus Tullius
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Cicero, Marcus Tullius
- Epistolae ad T. Pomp. Atticum, & ad M. Brutum, cum commentariis Io. Baptistae Pii... Paris: Jodocus Badius Ascensius and Jean Roigny, (22 September 1531)
- Paper
folio (312 x 203mm.), title within architectural woodcut border with Ascensius's printer's device, white-on-black woodcut criblé initials, late seventeenth-century French brown morocco gilt, with the arms of the city of Bordeaux at centre of covers and its symbol at corners [Olivier 2386 fers 2 & 6], spine gilt in compartments with fleurs-de-lys and the symbol of Bordeaux, binding somewhat rubbed
Provenance
Joannes l'Hostiere Melianentil, prize awarded to him by the Collegium Aquitanicum, 28 August 1700, inscription on front flyleaf
Literature
Moreau IV, 77; Renouard, Ascensius, Cicero HH 1
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."