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Vergilius Maro, Publius
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Vergilius Maro, Publius
- Bucolica Georgica et Æneis ex Cod Mediceo-Laurentiano descripta [edited and translated by Antonio Ambrogi]. Rome: Giovanni Zempel for Venanzio Monaldini, 1763-1765
- paper
3 volumes, folio (445 x 305mm), half-titles, engraved frontispieces (including a portrait of Vergil by P. Fontana after L. Agricola, dedication to Charles Emanuel of Savoy by M. Carloni, and by Barbazza after C.-A. Vanloo, and Ignazio Benedetti), engraved maps, vignettes, and small illustrations in the text, titles in red & black, contemporary vellum boards, azure silk doublures, uncut, red- & green-gilt title-labels to spines, red stamps of the Colonna family, with some additional engravings and views tipped in, a few tears repaired
Provenance
Colonna family of Rome, red ink book-stamps; General Sir George Cockburn (1763-1847), armorial bookplate of the Shanganagh Library (co. Dublin); William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
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."