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Gallonio, Antonio
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Gallonio, Antonio
- Trattato de gli instrumenti di martirio, e delle varie maniere di martirio usate da' gentili contro christiani. Rome: Ascanio & Girolamo Donangeli, 1591
- paper
4to (241 x 165mm.), FIRST EDITION, title in red and black, 47 full-page engravings within woodcut borders, by "Il Tempestino" after Giovanni Guerra, showing saints being tortured and martyred, early nineteenth-century calf, gilt borders, joints worn
together with another (incomplete) copy, lacking titles and index, 47 plates, a few with tears
together with another (incomplete) copy, lacking titles and index, 47 plates, a few with tears
Provenance
Vincenzo Follini of Florence (1759-1836), bookplates; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 20275
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."