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Italian literature
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Fine set of eighteenth-century editions of Dante, Petrarch, Ariosto, Machiavelli, Tasso and others, uniformly-bound. London & Leghorn: Tommaso Masi, 1778-1789
- Paper
also including poetry, plays and opera librettos by Rinuccini, Chiabrera, Pietro Aretino, Rucellai, Giraldi Cinthio, Sperone, Alamanni, Martelli, Dolci, Sannazaro, Trissino, Adimari, Berni, Lippi, Filicaja, Forteguerri, Menzini, Sergardi ("Settano"), Redi, Tansillo, Tassoni, Anguillara, Salvator Rosa and Metastasio (12 volumes)
63 volumes, 8vo (c.160 x 90mm.), engraved portraits, titles and plates, uniform calf gilt by Bedford, spines in compartments with green-gilt title labels, occasionally with bookplates of William O'Brien
63 volumes, 8vo (c.160 x 90mm.), engraved portraits, titles and plates, uniform calf gilt by Bedford, spines in compartments with green-gilt title labels, occasionally with bookplates of William O'Brien
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."