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Sallustius Crispus, Gaius and Costanzo Felice
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- The conspiracie of Cataline, written by Constancius, Felicius, Durantinus, and translated bi Thomas Paynell: with the historye of Jugurth, written by the famous Romaine Salust, and translated into Englyshe by Alexander Barcklaye [...nowe perused and corrected by Thomas Paynell]. London: John Waley, 1557
- ink on paper
bound in 2 volumes, 4to (195 x 141mm.), first combined edition, title in woodcut compartment (McKerrow & Ferguson 65), woodcut initials, black letter, nineteenth-century blind tooled calf with spines gilt in compartments, rubbed
Provenance
Gideon Mantell (1790-1852), surgeon and pioneer palaeontologist, armorial bookplate of Castle Place, Lewes; EP, 1853, note on flyleaves; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
STC 10752; Pforzheimer 363
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."