Lot 1
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Aeschines and Demosthenes

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Λογοι αντιπαλοι... Orationes inter se contrariae. Strassburg: Wendelin Rihel, 1545
  • Paper
8vo (159 x 100mm.), woodcut initials, with blank leaves α7-8 and σ3, woodcut printer's device on final verso (otherwise blank), early annotations, limp red-painted vellum with a wallet flap on upper cover, manuscript fragments in binding

Provenance

early inscription on flyleaf dated 1545; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899

Literature

VD16 A398

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."