- 152
Homer
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- [Works] Ilias. Ulyssea. Batrachomyomachia. Hymni XXXII. (Venice): Aldus (heirs of Aldus and Andrea Torresani, 1524)
- Paper
2 volumes, 8vo (150 x 93mm.), text in Greek, woodcut Aldine device on title-pages and final verso of each volume, early nineteenth-century straight-grained navy morocco, single gilt fillet border, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, slight loss of text to k1 in volume 2, extremities slightly rubbed, spines slightly faded
Literature
Cataldi Palau 92; Censimento 16 CNCE 22952; Renouard 98/1; Texas 206-207; UCLA 226
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
Third Aldine edition, following those from 1504 and 1517.