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Greek printing
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Description
- A collection of five volumes in Greek, comprising:
- Paper
EUCLID. Elementorum libri XV. Paris: veuve G. Cavellat, 1598, 8vo, old vellum, [IA 316; Thomas-Stanford 24; Steck III 108], lacking final leaf, tear to o2 and final blank, staining, worming at end, vellum worn with minor loss to spine
ARISTOTLE. De moribus ad Nicomachum, libri decem. Paris: Guil. Morenus, 1560, 4to, old vellum, incomplete, minor wear
AESOP. Fabulæ. Amsterdam: Joannes Janssonius, 1649, 8vo, old vellum, light wear
[Novum Testamentum Graecum. Paris: Robert Estienne, 1549], 16mo, old vellum, with second leaf incorrectly signed b.ii., and preface with misprint pulres for plures, [Renouard, Estienne 10; Darlow & Moule 4620], J.G. Grinfield, inscription on front flyleaf dated 1831, shaved, lacking title, binding repaired
BARNABAS. Epistola catholica. Accessit S. Hermae viri apostolici Pastor. Oxford: Sheldonian Theatre, 1685, 12mo, contemporary brown calf, light browning and wear
sold as a collection, not subject to return
ARISTOTLE. De moribus ad Nicomachum, libri decem. Paris: Guil. Morenus, 1560, 4to, old vellum, incomplete, minor wear
AESOP. Fabulæ. Amsterdam: Joannes Janssonius, 1649, 8vo, old vellum, light wear
[Novum Testamentum Graecum. Paris: Robert Estienne, 1549], 16mo, old vellum, with second leaf incorrectly signed b.ii., and preface with misprint pulres for plures, [Renouard, Estienne 10; Darlow & Moule 4620], J.G. Grinfield, inscription on front flyleaf dated 1831, shaved, lacking title, binding repaired
BARNABAS. Epistola catholica. Accessit S. Hermae viri apostolici Pastor. Oxford: Sheldonian Theatre, 1685, 12mo, contemporary brown calf, light browning and wear
sold as a collection, not subject to return
Provenance
William O'Brien bequest booklabels 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."