Baskerville Press

VERGILIUS MARO, PUBLIUS. Bucolica, Georgica, et Aenis. Birmingham: Baskerville, 1757, first edition, list of subscribers, straight-grained red morocco gilt by J. Larkins, [Gaskell 1]
JUVENALIS, DECIMUS JUNIUS, AND AULUS PERSIUS FLACCUS. Satyrae. Birmingham: Baskerville, 1761, contemporary red morocco gilt, [Gaskell 15]
HORATIUS FLACCUS, QUINTUS. [Opera]. Birmingham: Baskerville, 1770, engraved vignette on title, engraved frontispiece and 4 engraved plates by Gravelot, contemporary straight-grained red morocco gilt attributed by O’Brien to Roger Payne in pencil note, [Gaskell 39]
LUCRETIUS CARUS, TITUS. De rerum natura. Birmingham: Baskerville, 1772, contemporary red morocco gilt, [Gaskell 43], binding slightly worn
CATULLUS, TIBULLUS AND PROPERTIUS. Opera. Birmingham: Baskerville, 1772, contemporary straight-grained red morocco gilt, [Gaskell 44], bookplate of Edward Odell

William O’Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamps

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."

For another copy of the first edition of Vergil, see lot 365.