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Suetonius Tranquillus, Gaius
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- XII Caesares [together with Aurelius Victor, Eutropius and Paulus Diaconus]. (Venice: in the house of Aldus and Andrea Torresani, May 1521)
- Paper
8vo (156 x 93mm.), woodcut Aldine device on title-page and final verso, text in italics, with blank leaf D8, brown morocco gilt by Thouvenin, gilt edges, lacking quires E-H (containing Erasmus' preface and his notes on Suetonius), extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
early inscription on title-page (crossed through); General Sir George Cockburn (1763-1847), armorial bookplate of the Shanganagh Library (co. Dublin); Sir Edward Sullivan, sale, Sotheby's, 19 May 1890, lot 260, 12s., to Ridler; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
Cataldi Palau 68; Censimento 16 CNCE 37658; Renouard 91/7; Texas 178; UCLA 201
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
A reprint of the 1516 edition, additionally with notes by Erasmus. However, this copy has had all mention of Erasmus removed; his name has been torn out of the title-page and the words on the title mentioning his notes have been crossed through.