Poetae minores graeci

8vo (169 x 100mm.), parallel text in Latin and Greek, early nineteenth-century straight-grained red morocco gilt by Bozérian jeune (with his name on the spine), spine gilt in compartments, green silk endleaves with gilt dentelles, gilt edges, lower corner of L7 renewed, a few small repaired tears, small stain on Dd8, Kk2_7 and 3_6 transposed, spine slightly faded, extremities very slightly rubbed

Firmin Didot (1764-1836), sale, Paris, April 1811, lot 338, manuscript note on front flyleaf. The catalogue description provides a terminus ante quem for the binding.

Culot, Bozérian, roulettes 3 and 34; Wing P2729

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."

The text here is based on Estienne's magisterial edition of 1566 (it even retains some of the original typographic layout) and Crespin's of 1600; it was first published in this form in 1635. The editor Ralph Winterton (1601-1636) appends a list of important editions of classical texts at the end of the volume, which gives the date, printer and format of the editions.