Lot 12
  • 12

Anthologia Graeca

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Florilegium diversorum epigrammatum... Ανθoλογια διαφορων επιγραμματων... [Paris]: Badius Ascensius, 1531
  • Paper
8vo (170 x 100mm.), navy straight-grained morocco gilt by Bozerian jeune, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, some deckle edges

Provenance

£1-16-0, price in pencil on flyleaf; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899

Literature

Moreau IV, 19; Renouard, Ascensius II, 444

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."

Catalogue Note

This is a copy of the Aldine edition of 1503.