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Augustinus, Aurelius
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Of the Citie of God: with the Learned Comments of Io. Lod. Vives. [London]: George Eld, 1610
- Paper
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, folio (292 x 185mm.), woodcut initials, with index, first leaf and last leaf blank, contemporary English brown calf gilt, armorial on covers, ties, pen notations to fore-edge and throughout, light staining, browning and creasing, hinges starting, binding slightly worn
Provenance
Peter Daniell (1584-1652), signature on title-page and armorial on covers; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
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."
Catalogue Note
"Augustine wrote two and twenty books: defending the Citty of God (that is to say) the Christian Religion" (Vives, Comments).
The City of God was written to counter the pagan claims that the sack of Rome by the Visigoths in 410 was due to the Christian worship by its emperors. Augustine argued that Christianity saved the city from complete destruction.