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Consolat de mar.
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Libro llamado consolado de mar... nuevamente traduzido de lengua Catalana en Castellana. (Valencia: Francisco Diaz Romano, 4 January) 1539
4to (212 x 144mm.), title printed in red and black, woodcut illustrations on title-page and on R8v, title within woodcut border, woodcut initials, nineteenth-century tan morocco by Chambolle-Duru, triple gilt fillet border, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, extremities slightly rubbed
Literature
Palau 59533; Kress 49
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
first spanish edition, containing an extra privilege dated 1493 from Ferdinand to the merchants of Valencia. The text was also printed in Italian in the same year and was translated into French and English, becoming the standard text on maritime law in several countries.