- 232
[Banco di San Giorgio]
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- 'Riforma et giunta alle leggi di S. Georgio'. In Genoa: Per gli heredi di Geronimo Bartoli, 1593 [1605]
- paper, ink, leather
4to (11 x 7 1/2 in.; 280 x 190mm). Allegorical woodcut vignette on title depicting the slaying of the Dragon by St. George, historiated woodcut chapter initials, head- and tailpieces, colophon with large woodcut printer's device; some browning, minor foxing. Later marbled boards; rubbed.
Literature
Kress 189
Condition
4to (11 x 7 1/2 in.; 280 x 190mm). Allegorical woodcut vignette on title depicting the slaying of the Dragon by St. George, historiated woodcut chapter initials, head- and tailpieces, colophon with large woodcut printer's device; some browning, minor foxing. Later marbled boards; rubbed.
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The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
Catalogue Note
Banco di San Giorgio (the Bank of Saint George), was founded in 1407, in an effort to consolidate and manage the public debt that was rapidly amassing due to trade wars with Venice. Banco di San Giorgio was the oldest chartered bank in the world.An uncommon book, not in the British Library. OCLC lists only one other copy.