Lot 301
  • 301

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."