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Giovio, Paolo — Samuel Daniel, trans.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- The Worthy tract of Paulus Iovius, contayning a Discourse of rare inventions, both Militarie and Amorous called Imprese. London: Printed [by G. Robinson] for Simon Waterson, 1585
- paper
8vo (6 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.; 158 x 104 mm). Typographic ornament on title, woodcut decorative initial; stain on upper portion of title, a few light spots and marginal soilmarks. Later vellum, marbled edges; upper joint cracked, small portion of spine gone.
Provenance
Unidentified gilt-stamped bookplate with monogram "M A L" — Sotheby's, 21 April 1958, lot 41. acquisition: Traylen, 1962
Literature
STC 11900; ESTC S103128; Pforzheimer 247
Condition
stain on upper portion of title, a few light spots and marginal soilmarks. Later vellum; upper joint cracked, small portion of spine gone.
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
First edition of the first published work by Samuel Daniel, and the first edition in English of Giovio's treatise on emblems, one of the very few treatises in English on the topic.