- 359
Valerius Maximus, Gaius
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dictorum et factorum memorabilium libri novem. (Venice): Aldus (in aedibus Aldi, October 1502) [i.e. April 1503]
- Paper
8vo (152 x 91mm.), woodcut Aldine device on title-page and final leaf, text in italics, nineteenth-century crushed brown morocco gilt by Capé, Aldine device gilt on covers, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, inscription erased from foot of title-page
Provenance
Sir Edward Sullivan (without bookplate), sale, Sotheby's, 19 May 1890, lot 274, £1-1s., to Ridler; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
Aldo Manuzio tipografo 67; Censimento 16 CNCE 36147; Renouard 36/10; Texas 56; UCLA 65 (with quire A8, not A12)
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
Another copy of the second issue of April 1503.