- 65
Pindar
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pindar
- Ολυμπια. Πυθια. Νεμεα. Ισθμια. Rome: Zacharias Callierges [for Cornelio Benigno], (13 August 1515)
- Paper
4to (233 x 165mm.), woodcut devices on title-page and on final verso, some printing in red, 2-line initials supplied in manuscript, with both blank leaves, quire A misprinted, old vellum with new endpapers, some deckle edges, a few small wormholes at start
Provenance
"Bibliot. S. M--- C--- Pavie", overwritten with "Bibliot. D. Francisci Galluppi (?)", inscription on title-page; "R. Coll. S.M. Can. no. PP.", ink stamp on title-page; armorial library stamp on title-page
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 23572; Legrand I, 47
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."
Catalogue Note
THE FIRST GREEK BOOK TO BE PRINTED IN ROME. The editio princeps of Pindar's victory odes had appeared two years earlier in Venice, printed by Aldus Manutius, though without the scholia included here. Aldus and Callierges were both renowned for the elegance of their Greek typefaces.