Lot 127
  • 127

Valerius Maximus

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Exempla quatuor et viginti nuper inventa. Venice: Aldus Manutius, (October 1514)
  • Paper
8vo (153 x 86mm.), woodcut Aldine device on title-page and final verso, with blank leaf *6, later blind-tooled calf in period style, spine lettered in gilt, red edges, some manuscript annotations (a few in red ink), small stain on F1, head of spine slightly chipped

Provenance

Laurentz --, inscriptions on title-page and *3 dated 1625

Literature

Aldo Manuzio tipografo 130; Censimento 16 CNCE 37496; Renouard 69/9; Texas 116; UCLA 128

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."

Catalogue Note

A reprint of the 1502 Aldine edition.