Lot 152
  • 152

QUEVEDO Y VILLEGAS, POESIAS, BRUSSELS, 1661, OLD CALF

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • Poësias (Epicteto y Phocilides en español). Brussels: François Foppens, 1661
  • Paper
4to (215 x 173mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials, head-and tailpieces, contemporary mottled calf gilt, spine gilt in compartments, binding worn, spine defective, upper cover and first few leaves detached

Provenance

College of St Bernardine, Buckingham, bookplate

Literature

Palau 243729 ("Buena edición")

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

This volume was the third in a set of Quevedo's works published in 1660-1661, the other two volumes containing his prose works.