- 223
Longus
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pastoralium de Daphnide et Chloe. Paris: P.A. Didot, sumptibus G. de Bure, 1778
- paper
LARGE PAPER COPY, 2 volumes, 4to (253 x 187mm.), roman, Greek and italic type, woodcut vignette, head- and tailpieces, ruled in red throughout, contemporary French red morocco ?by Derome (attribution in pencil note on front free endpaper), triple gilt fillet on covers with foliate corner-pieces, spine gilt in compartments with floral and foliate motifs, watered silk endpapers, gilt edges, binding slightly rubbed
Provenance
Sir Edward Sullivan, sale, Sotheby's, 2 June 1890, lot 3393, 8s, to Ridler; William O’Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamps
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."