- 60
Augustinus, Aurelius
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- De civitate Dei [with commentary by Thomas Waleys and Nicolaus Trivet]. Basel: Johann Amerbach, 13 February 1490
- Paper
Median folio (313 x 203mm.), a10 b–o8 p–y A–K8.6 L–O6.8, double column, 54 lines plus headline, gothic type, woodcut of Augustine on verso of title-page, 2- to 9-line initials in red, printing error on I8, later reversed calf, some early annotations, some headlines cut close, a few small marginal tears, small hole in text of last few leaves, spine chipped at head and foot
Provenance
"Bought of Mary Daylowe (?), Dece. 3 1597 Jo. Haworth", "Joseph Haworth", inscriptions on title-page; Tho. Wilson, inscription on first two leaves
Literature
Goff A1244; HC 2066; BMC iii 752; BSB-Ink A-863; Bod-inc A-530; GW 2888
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."