Rhetores graeci

2 volumes, 4to (280 x 173mm.), text in Greek, woodcut Aldine device on title-pages and final verso (otherwise blank), nineteenth-century English red morocco gilt in Restoration style, spines gilt in compartments, edges marbled and gilt, early annotations (washed), washed throughout, title-page repaired in gutter, a few marginal paper repairs, a few small stains, extremities slightly rubbed

Marius Galeota (Mario Galeotti), et amicorum, washed early inscription at end of volume I; Christie's, sale, 3 May 1995, lot 55

Aldo Manuzio tipografo 102 & 106; Censimento 16 CNCE 2146; Renouard 54/4; Texas 90-91; UCLA 99 & 104

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."

EDITIONES PRINCIPES of this group of writings on oratory, including two treatises by Aristotle, the Poetics and Rhetoric, not included in the multi-volume Aldine edition. Many of the texts included in these volumes came from the library of Janus Lascaris, to whom the first volume is dedicated; he spent the years 1503-1509 as French envoy to Venice.