Lucanus, Marcus Annaeus.

folio (298 x 205mm.), [1]A4 within woodcut border, woodcut initials, woodcut printer's device at end, later boards covered with a musical manuscript on vellum, first leaf soiled, torn and repaired (not affecting title), quires [2]A-b and f with marginal paper repairs (just touching some lines of text), some leaves browned, t2 torn without loss, slight marginal damp-staining, binding slightly soiled

Dr Vincentius Munoz, inscription at foot of [1]A2 dated 1725; bibliographical note in Latin on title-page, stating that a copy of this edition was in the Gronovius sale for £18 12s 6d; Ph. Lindsley, signature and notes on title-page; J.B. Lindsley, bookplate

Philip Lindsley was president of the University of Nashville and his son, John Berrien Lindsley (1822-1897), studied medicine and became chancellor of the University of Nashville in 1855.

Censimento 16 CNCE 45659

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."

According to a pencil note on the inside front cover, most of the copies of this edition of 300 were lost in a shipwreck between Rome and Paris.