Lot 52
  • 52

Lucanus, Marcus Annaeus

Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

  • Lucanus, Marcus Annaeus
  • Lucanus [Pharsalia]. (Venice: Aldus Manutius, July 1515)
  • Paper
8vo (153 x 85mm.), woodcut Aldine device on final verso, text in italics, modern calf blind tooled and lettered in gilt on upper cover in period style, spine tooled in compartments, speckled edges

Literature

Cataldi Palau 6; Censimento 16 CNCE 37522; Renouard 72/6; Texas 123; UCLA 135

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

This is the second Aldine edition, originally published in 1502 with the same preface.