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Vergilius Maro, Publius
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Opera vergiliana. [Lyon: Barthélemy Trot], (30 January 15[0]9) [i.e. 1512?]
- Paper
8vo (164 x 92mm.), title printed in red and black with woodcut fleur-de-lys, sides from a contemporary Parisian panel-stamped calf binding with the name Jehan Norvins laid down, red edges, two pairs of modern leather ties, washed inscriptions on first and last leaves, binding rebacked retaining old gilt spine
Literature
Renouard 310/35; van Gültlingen, Trot 23 (number 10 is the issue without the date in the colophon); D. Shaw, "The Lyons counterfeit of Aldus's italic type: a new chronology" in The Italian Book 1465-1800 (London: British Library, 1993), no.56, dating the book to 30 January [1512?]; UCLA 1142
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
This is a counterfeit of the Aldine edition of 1505 and the Giunta edition of 1510, complete with the red fleur-de-lys on the title-page which Trot used on his counterfeit editions. Two issues are known, one with the date of 30 January "15[0]9" in the colophon (the "0" has been added in manuscript in this copy), and one without. Despite the printed dated of 15[0]9, this must post-date the Giunta 1510 edition, and Shaw assigns the date of printing to between 1510 and 1512 on typographical grounds. The volume closes with Aldus's address to his learned readers.
The panel used on both covers of the binding depicts the Three Marys and is signed "JEHAN NORVIS".