Lot 70
  • 70

Catullus, Tibullus, Propertius

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • (Venice: in the house of Aldus and Andrea Torresani, March 1515)
  • Paper
8vo (150 x 98mm.), woodcut Aldine device on title-page and final verso (otherwise blank), text in italics, later Spanish limp vellum, two pairs of alum-tawed ties, pastedowns from a Spanish manuscript on paper, early annotations in different hands (including some notes on metre), wormhole at foot of gutter, hinges broken, lacking 3 ties

Provenance

Josephus Serra, inscription on title-page

Literature

Aldo Manuzio tipografo 133.1; Cataldi Palau 2; Censimento 16 CNCE 10358; Renouard 70/1; Texas 119; UCLA 131

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."

Catalogue Note

A reprint of the 1502 Aldine edition.