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Estienne, Henri
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Conciones sive orationes ex graecis latinisque historicis excerptae. [Geneva]: Henri Estienne, 1570
- Paper
folio (308 x 202mm.), woodcut Estienne device on title-page, without blank leaf r4, eighteenth-century diced russia, Wodhull arms in gilt on covers, flat spine, yellow edges, binding somewhat rubbed
Provenance
bought from Payne by Michael Wodhull, 17 February 1773, cost 5s for the book and 16s for the binding, inscription on flyleaf, sale, Sotheby's, 13 January 1886, lot 797 ("fine copy in russia, by Roger Payne"), 5s; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamp on title-page
Literature
Renouard, Estienne 133/3
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 collection of speeches by Classical authors, edited and with translations from the Greek by Henri Estienne.