Valvasone, Erasmo di

8vo (170 x 105mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, woodcut illustrations, modern half morocco, I4 torn and repaired at foot without loss, N1 repaired at foredege, O7-P2 with small hole at foot, last leaf slightly damaged with loss of a few letters

Ex libris Joan. Sonns, printed label pasted to foot of title-page; GFS, ink stamp on title-page

Censimento 16 CNCE 38340

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."

Valvasone's lengthy poem on hunting was first published in 1591; this edition contains the same woodcuts but also includes a commentary by Olimpio Marcucci in the final 40 leaves.

Censimento 16 records a variant containing two extra leaves with the errata, not present in this copy.