- 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."
"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.