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Homer
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Winslow Homer
- Opus utrumque Homeri Iliados et Odysseae, diligenti opera Iacobi Micylli & Ioachimi Camerarii recognitum (Homeri Ulyssea una cum Didymi autoris antiquissimi interpretatione). Basel: Johannes Herwagen, 1541
- Paper
2 parts in one volume, folio (272 x 179mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-pages and final verso of each part, woodcut initials, manuscript annotations in different hands, some deckle edges, without final blank leaf, contemporary German blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards, blank section at foot of title-page excised, small tear at foot of d5 without loss, some light staining, binding somewhat worn, lacking both clasps, some wormholes in binding, upper corner of lower cover defective
Provenance
Fridericus Dedeknidus, early ownership inscription on inside front cover, i.e. Friedrich Dedekind, the poet, theologian and bookseller (1525-1598), or his son Friedrich (1561-1624); Closter Bergen (near Magdeburg), 1 February 1789, inscription on verso of title-page; Guil. Julius Car. Mützell, inscription dated Halle, 8 January 1827; bought at Doerling, Hamburg, May 1994 for 460 DM
Literature
VD16 H4592
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."