- 210
Juvenalis, Decius Junius and Aulus Persius Flaccus
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Satyrae. (Venice: in the house of Aldus, August 1501)
- Paper
8vo (158 x 92mm.), text in italics, first initial in gold on a pink ground (slightly faded), late eighteenth-century straight-grained green morocco, flat spine gilt with tan morocco lettering-piece, green edges, small repair to gutter of title-page
Provenance
William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899, and his bibliographical notes in pencil on flyleaf, and price 18s
Literature
Aldo Manuzio tipografo 48a; Censimento 16 CNCE 36104; Renouard 29/6 (both versions); Texas 39; UCLA 44
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
For a later printing, with the Aldine device on the title-page and with printed foliation, but with the same date in the colophon, see lot 211.