- 135
Aristophanes
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Comoediae novem [edited by Marcus Musurus]. Venice: Aldus, 15 July 1498
- Paper
folio (314 x 205mm.), 347 leaves (of 348, without final blank), π8 α-γ8 δ10 ε-ξ8 π-υ8 φ6 χ-ω8 Α-Ε8 Ζ6 Η-Λ8 Μ4 Ν-Ο8 Π10 Ρ-Σ8 Τ6, Greek type, woodcut initials and headpieces, late eighteenth-century English diced russia gilt by Johnson of London (according to the Martin catalogue), spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, calf-backed slipcase, a few small ink stains, a few leaves slightly browned or foxed, rebacked retaining most of original spine, spine cracking
Provenance
early ownership inscription on title-page (washed); Nicholas Vansittart, Lord Bexley (1766-1851), armorial bookplate; Ross Winans (1796-1877, American inventor and railroad magnate), bookplate dated 1850; Robert Walsingham Martin (New York banker and member of the Grolier Club, 1871-1961), armorial bookplate, sale, Parke Bernet, 12 November 1963, lot 272, $900; Thomas B. Stevenson (according to); Christie's New York, 18 May 1984, lot 83
Literature
Goff A958; HC 1656; BMC v 559; BSB-Ink A-673; Bod-inc A-383; GW 2333; Renouard 16/3; Texas 21; UCLA 25
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
EDITIO PRINCEPS. This volume contains nine of the surviving comedies of Aristophanes; two more were first published in 1515 by the Giunta press of Florence. Aldus states in his preface that he omitted Lysistrata because he could only find half the full text.