- 114
Trissino, Gian Giorgio
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rime del Trissino. (Vicenza: Tolomeo Ianiculo, 1529), 8vo (200 x 137mm.), woodcut device on final verso, later vellum, a few small marginal wormholes
- Paper
La poetica. (Vicenza: Tolomeo Ianiculo, April 1529), 4to (275 x 170mm.), woodcut printer's device on final verso, paper-backed carta rustica, a few holes in first two leaves with slight loss of text, binding slightly worn
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 25810 & 25808
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
These two works are printed in Tolomeo's distinctive italic typeface using Trissino's substitution of Greek letters to clarify the different pronunciation of the same letters in Italian.