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Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- [Odes] Ολυμπια, Πυθια, Νεμεα, Ισθμια. Callimachus, Υμνοι [and other works]. (Venice): Aldus (in the house of Aldus and Andrea Torresani, January 1513)
- Paper
8vo (154 x 93mm.), text in Greek, woodcut Aldine device on title-page, without final blank leaf, navy straight-grained morocco gilt by Bozérian jeune (labelled on spine), gilt edges, citron morocco gilt board liners, flyleaves of cream watered silk, paper and vellum
Provenance
Henry Drury (1778-1841), of Harrow, inscription on flyleaf dated 1819, sale, Evans, 19 February 1827, lot 3147 ("a fine copy"), £2 6s, to Payne; Edward Odell, Christ Church Oxford, inscription on flyleaf dated 1830 (Odell had previously been a student at Harrow); William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
Aldo Manuzio tipografo 110; Censimento 16 CNCE 37448; Renouard 64/9; Texas 105; UCLA 108
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
EDITIO PRINCEPS, dedicated to his friend Andrea Navagero, and a respected edition of a difficult text.