Lot 44
  • 44

Lucretius Carus, Titus.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Della natura delle cosi, libri sei tradotti... da Alessandro Marchetti. Amsterdam (i.e. Paris): 1754
2 volumes, 8vo (226 x141mm.), 2 engraved frontispieces, 2 engraved title-pages, 6 engraved plates, 2 full-page engraved illustrations, 7 engraved headpieces, 3 engraved tailpieces, contemporary red morocco gilt, spines gilt in compartments, citron morocco lettering-pieces

Provenance

Robert de Billy, bookplate

Literature

Cohen-de Ricci 665

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

A binding employing the same tools is on BL 672c14, an edition of Castruccio Bonamici's Commentariorum de bello Italico, formerly in the library of Clayton Mordaunt Cracherode (1730-1799).