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Emblem books
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Description
- A collection of five emblem books, comprising:
- Paper
ALCIATI, ANDREA. Omnia emblemata. Antwerp: Christopher Plantin, 1573, 16mo, scattered hand-colour, seventeenth-century brown calf gilt, annotations, [Voet 25], [John Thomas, 1692; Davis, 1790, Exeter College, ink inscriptions on title; "From J. Mariden Jr. to... Rev. R. Philip, 1818", ink inscription on front free endpaper], staining, title repaired, binding worn and repaired
ALCIATI, ANDREA. Omnia emblemata. Antwerp: Christopher Plantin, 1577, 8vo, later vellum-backed boards, scattered pen annotations, [Voet 27], light staining, label on spine, wear to binding
Another copy, 8vo, contemporary brown calf gilt, annotations, [Josephus and Joannes Courtof, ink inscriptions on last leaf and paste-down endpaper], title detached, covers detached with loss to spine, wear
[TAURELLUS, NICOLAUS. Emblemata physico-ethica, hoc est Naturae morum moderatricis picta praecepta; Carmina funebria. Nuremberg: Christopher Lochner, 1602], 8vo, modern green cloth, [Trinity College Dublin, stamp on front flyleaf], part one without title, loss to first 5 leaves, staining and browning
QUARLES, FRANCIS. Emblemes. London: Printed for William Freeman, [1709], 8vo, contemporary brown calf, annotations, [Thomas Whatsly, 1711, ink on rear flyleaf], some leaves becoming detached, stained, hinges starting, wear to binding
sold as a collection, not subject to return
ALCIATI, ANDREA. Omnia emblemata. Antwerp: Christopher Plantin, 1577, 8vo, later vellum-backed boards, scattered pen annotations, [Voet 27], light staining, label on spine, wear to binding
Another copy, 8vo, contemporary brown calf gilt, annotations, [Josephus and Joannes Courtof, ink inscriptions on last leaf and paste-down endpaper], title detached, covers detached with loss to spine, wear
[TAURELLUS, NICOLAUS. Emblemata physico-ethica, hoc est Naturae morum moderatricis picta praecepta; Carmina funebria. Nuremberg: Christopher Lochner, 1602], 8vo, modern green cloth, [Trinity College Dublin, stamp on front flyleaf], part one without title, loss to first 5 leaves, staining and browning
QUARLES, FRANCIS. Emblemes. London: Printed for William Freeman, [1709], 8vo, contemporary brown calf, annotations, [Thomas Whatsly, 1711, ink on rear flyleaf], some leaves becoming detached, stained, hinges starting, wear to binding
sold as a collection, not subject to return
Provenance
William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899, library stamps
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."