Apollonius Rhodius

8vo (160 x 95mm.), woodcut Aldine device on title-page and final verso (otherwise blank), italic text, with blank leaves n8 and E9-10, nineteenth-century olive crushed morocco, arms stamped in blind with gilt border, flat spine gilt, gilt edges, upper joint slightly rubbed

Hon. George Mathew Fortescue (1791-1877), arms on binding, sold at Sotheby's, 4 April 1977, lot 1, to Francis Edwards

Cataldi Palau 66; Censimento 16 CNCE 2161; Renouard 90/5; Texas 176; UCLA 199

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."

First Aldine edition. In his preface, Gian Francesco d'Asola states that he used many manuscripts to correct the text, though it is predominantly based on that of Alopa printed in 1496 (see lot 133). An innovation that appears for the first time in this book, however, is a numbering system in the margins to facilitate reference between the text and the commentary (Cataldi Palau, p. 134).