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Demosthenes
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Λογων τμημα πρωτον (-τριτων)... Orationes nunc diligenti recognitione emendatarum pars prima (-tertia). Venice: (Francesco Brucioli and brothers), 1543
- Paper
3 volumes, 8vo (156 x 98mm.), woodcut device on title-pages and on final verso of volume 3, woodcut initials, with blank leaves ε5-6 and z8 in vol. 1, *7-8 and ψ8 in vol. 2, [*]3 in vol. 3, early nineteenth-century straight-grained blue morocco (by Simier?), gilt edges, vellum flyleaves, e3-6 in vol. 1 misbound
Provenance
"catalogued 1838", pencil inscription on flyleaf; Sir Edward Sullivan, bookplates, sale, Sotheby's, 24 May 1890, lot 1904, £1-2s., to; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 16735
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
A fine edition, prepared by Bernardo Feliciano (also known as Regazzola), a Greek scholar and scribe.