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Latin works
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 11 works in Latin, comprising:
- Paper
PLUTARCH. Epitome vitarum Plutarchi. Basel: [Winter, 1541]., 4to, old vellum, binding repaired and warped
ERASMUS. Moriae encomium. Basel: Froben, 1551, 8vo, nineteenth-century brown calf by J. Larkin for E.W. Stibbs
PHILOMATHUS. Musae juveniles. Cologne: Jodocus Kalcovius, 1645, 8vo, contemporary red morocco gilt, worn, worming
CLUVERIUS, Philippus. Introductionis in universam geographiam. Amsterdam: Elzevier, 1677, 16mo, nineteenth-century brown calf gilt, title and rear leaf remargined
Septem illustrium virorum poemata. Antwerp: Plantin-Moretus, 1662, 8vo, contemporary vellum gilt, [Benedicti Theodori Floravantes, ink inscription on front flyleaf]
VERSTEGAN, Richard. Theatrum crudelitatum haereticorum nostri temporis. Antwerp: Adrien Hubert, 1592, 4to, eighteenth-century mottled sheep, [bookplate of Frederic North], last leaf laid down
[GALLE, Theodor] Illustrium imagines. Antwerp: Plantin, 1606, 4to, 168 engraved plates, old vellum, staining and wear
GIOVIO, Paolo. Historiarum temporis suis tomus primus. Lyon: Seb. Gryphius, 1561, 8vo, contemporary brown calf gilt, rebacked and worn
COCCAEUS, Merlinus. Opus... macaronicorum. Venice: Imbertis, 1585, 12mo, nineteenth-century crushed green morocco by Hammond
BAUDIUS, Dominicus. Amores. Leiden: Marse, 1638, 8vo, contemporary red morocco, lacking title-page
BEMBO, Pietro. Lettere. Rome: Dorico, September 1547, 4to, later half calf, slightly worn, lacking title-page
sold as a collection, not subject to return
ERASMUS. Moriae encomium. Basel: Froben, 1551, 8vo, nineteenth-century brown calf by J. Larkin for E.W. Stibbs
PHILOMATHUS. Musae juveniles. Cologne: Jodocus Kalcovius, 1645, 8vo, contemporary red morocco gilt, worn, worming
CLUVERIUS, Philippus. Introductionis in universam geographiam. Amsterdam: Elzevier, 1677, 16mo, nineteenth-century brown calf gilt, title and rear leaf remargined
Septem illustrium virorum poemata. Antwerp: Plantin-Moretus, 1662, 8vo, contemporary vellum gilt, [Benedicti Theodori Floravantes, ink inscription on front flyleaf]
VERSTEGAN, Richard. Theatrum crudelitatum haereticorum nostri temporis. Antwerp: Adrien Hubert, 1592, 4to, eighteenth-century mottled sheep, [bookplate of Frederic North], last leaf laid down
[GALLE, Theodor] Illustrium imagines. Antwerp: Plantin, 1606, 4to, 168 engraved plates, old vellum, staining and wear
GIOVIO, Paolo. Historiarum temporis suis tomus primus. Lyon: Seb. Gryphius, 1561, 8vo, contemporary brown calf gilt, rebacked and worn
COCCAEUS, Merlinus. Opus... macaronicorum. Venice: Imbertis, 1585, 12mo, nineteenth-century crushed green morocco by Hammond
BAUDIUS, Dominicus. Amores. Leiden: Marse, 1638, 8vo, contemporary red morocco, lacking title-page
BEMBO, Pietro. Lettere. Rome: Dorico, September 1547, 4to, later half calf, slightly worn, lacking title-page
sold as a collection, not subject to return
Provenance
William O'Brien, bequest booklabels dated 1899; library stamps, shelf marks
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."