Anacreon

small 8vo (146 x 98mm.), large paper copy, lithographed frontispiece portrait of Anacreon, portrait on title-page, portrait of dedicatee (de Azara) at head of dedication, contemporary blue morocco gilt, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, extremities slightly rubbed

Edward Odell, Dublin, September 1830, inscription on flyleaf; [Sir Edward Sullivan, sale, Sotheby's, 19 May 1890, lot 325, 1s., to Ridler]

Brooks 422

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."

A charming small format Bodoni edition, with the text (both Latin and Greek) all in capitals. This is one of 150 copies on carta ducale.