- 137
Caesar, Gaius Julius
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- I commentarii... con figure in rame de gli alloggiamenti, de' fatti in arme, delle circonvallationi delle città , & di molte altre cose notabili descritte in essi. Fatte da Andrea Palladio. Venice: Pietro de' Franceschi, 1575 (1574)
- Paper
4to (206 x 153mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-page, 41 (of 42) folding engraved plates (most with letterpress text on verso), including 2 maps of Spain and France, later vellum, blue marbled edges, lacking plate FF, small hole in title-page affecting one letter, occasional light staining, a few small marginal wormholes towards end
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 8188; IA 128.792; Mortimer, Harvard Italian 97
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
The translation into Italian is by Francesco Baldelli and this is the first edition to contain illustrations by Palladio.