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Horatius Flaccus, Quintus and Catullus, Propertius and Tibullus
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Two Baskerville editions in contemporary red morocco bindings, comprising:
- Paper
HORACE. [Opera]. Birmingham: John Baskerville, 1770, 4to, engraved frontispiece by Henriquez, engraved vignette on title-page, 4 engraved plates after Gravelot, contemporary red morocco with triple gilt fillet border, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, G1r slightly discoloured, extremities slightly rubbed
CATULLUS, TIBULLUS, PROPERTIUS. Opera. Birmingham: John Baskerville, 1772, 4to, contemporary French red morocco gilt with the arms of Louis XV and gilt cornerpieces with the dove emblem of the Ordre du Saint-Esprit, spine gilt in compartments with small fleur-de-lys and flame stamps, gilt edges, spine slightly chipped at foot, extremities slightly rubbed
CATULLUS, TIBULLUS, PROPERTIUS. Opera. Birmingham: John Baskerville, 1772, 4to, contemporary French red morocco gilt with the arms of Louis XV and gilt cornerpieces with the dove emblem of the Ordre du Saint-Esprit, spine gilt in compartments with small fleur-de-lys and flame stamps, gilt edges, spine slightly chipped at foot, extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
Catullus: Robert Nossam, booklabel
Literature
Gaskell, Baskerville 39 & 44
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
For an almost identical binding with the arms of Louis XV and the dove cornerpieces, see Davis Gift 191.