Vergilius Maro, Publius

8vo (164 x 96mm.), text in italics, woodcut Aldine device on title-page and final verso (otherwise blank), with blank leaf EE7, contemporary English calf, manuscript fragments in binding, later gilt stamp on binding, binding rubbed, upper cover detached

Thomas Byng (died 1599, of Clare Hall, Cambridge), inscription on flyleaf dated 1557, and on title-page with Greek motto; P. Twisden [Philip Twisden?], R. Eden, I. Hoadly, inscription on flyleaf dated 1754, and with armorial bookplate of Robert Eden (partly obscured); William Stuart, signature on flyleaf dated 1778 and his Aldenham Abbey bookplate, and his crest gilt on binding, sale, Sotheby's, 17 June 1875; Sir Edward Sullivan, bookplate on flyleaf, sale, Sotheby's, 19 May 1890, lot 277, £1-12s., to Ridler; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899

Censimento 16 CNCE 26702; Renouard 123/7; Texas 279; UCLA 294 (without description)

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."