- 190
Homer
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Ιλιας. Ilias (Οδυσσεια. Βατραχομυομαχια. Υμνοι λβ. Ulyssea. Batrachomyomachia. Hymni XXXII). (Venice: in the house of Aldus and Andrea Torresani, April 1524)
- Paper
2 volumes, 8vo (161 x 90mm.), woodcut Aldine device on title-pages and final versos, nineteenth-century blue calf gilt, flat spines gilt, gilt edges, some deckle edges, small marginal wormholes, bindings slightly rubbed
Literature
Cataldi Palau 92; Censimento 16 CNCE 22952; Renouard 98/1; Texas 207; UCLA 226
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
This edition is based on the 1517 Aldine edition, however with additional mistakes in the text.