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Vitruvius Pollio, Marcus
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- The architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio: translated from the original Latin by W. Newton. London: for James Newton, 1791
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FIRST COMPLETE EDITION IN ENGLISH, 2 volumes bound in one, folio (480 x 325mm.), engraved frontispiece portrait of William Newton, 46 etched and engraved plates (26+20), cancel slips pasted over the title-page imprints of both volumes (as usual), wide margins, contemporary half tree calf, marbled boards, spine in six compartments with raised bands gilt, red morocco label, upper cover detached, lower cover loose, extremities slightly worn
Provenance
Broughton Baptist Library, book label
Literature
BAL RIBA 3507; Cicognara 736; Fowler 428; Harris 895
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
"Not only is this the first English translation, it is also, rather surprisingly, the first unabridged Vitruvius to have been printed on British soil" (BAL RIBA). The architect William Newton (1735-1790) published his translation of Vitruvius' books 1-5 in 1771. His translation on the remaining books however dragged on for nearly 20 years due to Newton's professional work and ill health, and the complete work was not published until a little time after William's death by his brother James.