- 78
Dante Alighieri
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- La commedia [with commentary of Christophorus Landinus]. Venice: Octavianus Scotus, 23 March 1484
- Paper
Chancery folio (300 x 208mm.), 269 leaves (of 270), a10; b-z & A-H8 I-K6, 64 lines of commentary plus headline, roman type, woodcut initials, 2- and 3-line initial spaces with printed guides, some early annotations (partly cropped), later Italian mottled calf gilt, gilt arms in centre of covers, flat spine gilt, lacking final leaf (with register and printer's device, supplied in facsimile), first leaf repaired at foot with a few words replaced in manuscript, b1 with repaired tear, r2 damaged and repaired, last two quires with paper repairs, last leaf of text with extensive repairs, spine torn, binding rubbed, new endpapers
Literature
Goff D30; HC 5947; BMC v 279; Bod-inc D-013; GW 7967; Mambelli 11
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
The second edition to contain Landino's commentary.