- 127
Demosthenes
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Λογων τμημα πρωτον (-τριτων)... Orationum pars prima (-tertia). Venice: Paolo Manuzio, son of Aldus, 1554
- Paper
3 volumes, 8vo (148 x 95mm.), woodcut Aldine device on title-pages and final verso of volume 3, woodcut initials, with final blank in volume 2, nineteenth-century red morocco gilt by Riviere & Son, spines gilt in compartments, gilt edges, manuscript annotations washed
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 16746; Renouard 160/10; Texas 359-361; UCLA 465
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 poor imitation (according to Renouard) of the 1543 Brucioli edition (see lot 126).