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Horatius Flaccus, Quintus and Publius Vergilius Maro
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Two Bodoni editions in matching fine bindings, comprising:
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HORACE. Opera. Parma: in aedibus Palatinis, typis Bodonianis, 1791, extra-illustrated with 11 double-page engraved plates after J.P. Hackert depicting relevant locations (Rome: Georg Hackert, c. 1782), a few deckle edges, small stain in last few leaves, plates slightly foxed
VERGIL. Opera. Parma: in aedibus Palatinis, typis Bodonianis, 1793, 2 volumes, engraved vignettes pasted throughout, slight damp-staining at foot of gutter
together 3 volumes, folio (467 x 303mm.), uniform contemporary red straight-grained morocco with coloured morocco borders, covers elaborately gilt in a neoclassical style, spines gilt in compartments, gilt edges
VERGIL. Opera. Parma: in aedibus Palatinis, typis Bodonianis, 1793, 2 volumes, engraved vignettes pasted throughout, slight damp-staining at foot of gutter
together 3 volumes, folio (467 x 303mm.), uniform contemporary red straight-grained morocco with coloured morocco borders, covers elaborately gilt in a neoclassical style, spines gilt in compartments, gilt edges
Literature
Brooks 417 & 486
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 binding is not labelled but it is most likely to be by Staggermeier and Welcher; it is almost identical to Davis Gift 198 in the British Library, dated to after 1799.
The plates in the Horace comprise ten scenes and a map of places relating to Horace and locations mentioned in his works. They were based on the paintings of Jakob Philipp Hackert, and published by his brother Georg, a print dealer in Rome.
The vignettes in the Vergil seem to be taken from a copy of Heyne's edition of Vergil, with engravings by Geyser after Fiorillo (possibly the London edition of 1793).
Loosely inserted in the Horace is a wrapper addressed to Sir John Forbes in Dalkeith, postmarked 1840, with a list of family members and their dates of birth and death.