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Josephus, Flavius
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
De antiquitate Judaica, De bello Judaico (tr. Tyrannius Rufinus; ed. Hieronymus Squarzaficus). Venice: Johannes Rubeus Vercellensis, 23 October 1486
Chancery folio (11¾ x 8 in.; 297 x 205 mm). Type 2:82R. 56 lines, initial spaces. collation: a10 b–r ⌠ s–x8 y6; A–L8 M6: 278 leaves, the first and last and fos. 184-185 (y5-6) blank. Unrubricated, extensive annotations in several hands, with underlining; a marginal wormhole at end, some annotations shaved by binder, tear and marginal mends in leaf B3, dampstain in lower portion of some quires near beginning and end, a few small ink stains on one leaf. Late eighteenth-century paper boards, sheep spine gilt with tan gilt label, Italian pattern-paper pastedowns. Half green morocco slipcase, chemise.
Chancery folio (11¾ x 8 in.; 297 x 205 mm). Type 2:82R. 56 lines, initial spaces. collation: a10 b–r ⌠ s–x8 y6; A–L8 M6: 278 leaves, the first and last and fos. 184-185 (y5-6) blank. Unrubricated, extensive annotations in several hands, with underlining; a marginal wormhole at end, some annotations shaved by binder, tear and marginal mends in leaf B3, dampstain in lower portion of some quires near beginning and end, a few small ink stains on one leaf. Late eighteenth-century paper boards, sheep spine gilt with tan gilt label, Italian pattern-paper pastedowns. Half green morocco slipcase, chemise.
Provenance
Frederick S. Peck, 1868–1947, of Barrington, Rhode Island (bookplate)
Literature
Goff J-486; Hain 9454*; BMC V 415 (IB.23112); BSB-Ink I-618; Bod-inc. J-223
Condition
De antiquitate Judaica, De bello Judaico (tr. Tyrannius Rufinus; ed. Hieronymus Squarzaficus) Venice: Johannes Rubeus Vercellensis, 23 October 1486
Chancery folio (11¾ x 8 in.; 297 x 205 mm). Type 2:82R. 56 lines, initial spaces. collation: a10 b–r ⌠ s–x8 y6; A–L8 M6: 278 leaves, the first and last and fos. 184-185 (y5-6) blank. Unrubricated, extensive annotations in several hands, with underlining; a marginal wormhole at end, some annotations shaved by binder, tear and marginal mends in leaf B3, dampstain in lower portion of some quires near beginning and end, a few small ink stains on one leaf. Late eighteenth-century paper boards, sheep spine gilt with tan gilt label, Italian pattern-paper pastedowns. Half green morocco slipcase, chemise.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A reprint of the edition printed in Venice, March and May 1481, by Reynaldus de Novimagio (Goff J-485). Sqaurzificus's "Vita Iosephi" printed on fo. 183 (y5) preserves his salutation to "Raynaldo de nouimagio impressorie artis op[timo]."