- 53
[Loredano, Giovanni Francesco]
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Historie de' Re' Lusignani, publicate da Henrico Giblet cavalier. Libri undeci. Bologna: G. Monti, 1647
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (225 x 153mm.), woodcut arms of the Lusignan family on title, woodcut headpieces and initials, contemporary limp vellum, titled in ink at head of spine, lacking half-title and final blank, clean short tear in Eee1 (no loss of text), slight wear to upper cover
Literature
Cobham-Jeffery, p.23; Ioannou, Cyprus and the Levant from the Sylvia Ioannou Foundation, II, p. 306; cf. Blackmer 1031 (1667 edition)
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
RARE. 'Loredano (1607-1661) was a Venetian nobleman, politician and litterateur ... In his introduction, Loredano claimed to be a Cypriot, and his use of the pseudonym 'Giblet' was probably a deliberate reference to one of the families that formed the Lusignan court. It is possible that Loredano was a descendant of the family ... His history of the Lusignan kings of Cyprus ends with the death of James III Lusignan, son of Caterina Cornaro and James the Bastard, that is, James II Lusignan' (Ioannou).