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Vergilius Maro, Publius
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Opera. Brussels: J.L. de Boubers, [1757-1765]
- paper
5 volumes, 8vo (230 x 143mm.), engraved throughout, including one double-page map by Condet, 28 plates or portraits and 54 vignettes by Marco Pitteri, eighteenth-century blue morocco gilt, arms of Wodhull on upper covers, gilt spines with red morocco labels, some leaves browned, very occasional spotting, lacking 4 spine numeral labels
Provenance
Michael Wodhull, arms on covers and signature in volume one dated 29 March 1780, sale Sotheby's, 21 January 1886, lot 2716, £6-7s-6d; William O’Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamps
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."