COLONNA, LE SONGE DE POLIPHILE, PARIS, 1883, 2 VOLUMES, RED MOROCCO GILT

2 volumes, 8vo (217 x 135mm.), copy no. 117 from a limited edition of 410 copies, half-titles, illustrations by A. Prunaire based on the original Aldine edition, contemporary red morocco gilt by Trioullier, top edges gilt, otherwise uncut, original printed wrappers bound in, hinges cracking

Cortlandt Field Bishop, bookplate, sales, New York, 1938; Rev. Dr Harris E. Kirk of Baltimore, sale, Parke-Bernet, 23 November 1954, lot 240, extract from sale catalogue loosely inserted

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."