- 327
Statius, Publius Papinius
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sylvarum libri V, Achilleidos libri XII, Thebaidos libri II. Orthographia et flexus dictionum graecarum omnium apud Statium. (Venice: in the house of Aldus and Andrea Torresani, January 1519)
- Paper
8vo (155 x 93mm.), text in italics, woodcut Aldine device on title-page and final verso (otherwise blank), with blank leaf K2, later calf, many leaves detached, occasional light staining, binding rubbed, spine defective and covered with masking tape
Provenance
William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
Cataldi Palau 43; Censimento 16 CNCE 53846; Renouard 88/12; Texas 169; UCLA 175
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
Second Aldine edition, following the 1502 edition; Gian Francesco Torresani states in the preface that this edition contains a more correct text.